Protests and clashes between people and Islamic regimes forces in Mahabad (Province of Kurdistan)

Iran Press News: Translation by Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi.

The organization of the Unity of the Revolutionaries of Kurdistan reports that on Tuesday night, Feb. 7th, the people of the town of Mahabad, residents of the Baaq'eh-Shygon district took to anti-regime protests. The majority of demonstrators were the youth of that and the Posht-Tappeh districts who began their rally by peacefully chanting anti-regime slogans. Moments later, the protestors were brutally attacked and severely beaten by guardian post number 13 of the disciplinary forces. The demonstrators fought back by throwing rocks and bricks. A considerable number of the protestors were arrested and taken to various detention centers in the area.