Thursday, June 18, 2009

Iran Post-Election Situation Videos

I have been curious on what's going on in Iran, so I collected CNN's video reports here from recent released ones. Since I was small, all I heard about Iran was that of war, chaos. Now, watching the videos, I see a light of hope --- a long-dreamed CHANGE to FREEDOM & PEACE. May this light of hope not be put out by fear nor by violence, and may this endeavor be that of peace. Situations like this in nations make me see hope, because this means people are working out for a change, for a system that is more beneficial, more just...


Iran's Cyber Revolution?

"With international journalists are prevented from reporting what's happening on the streets of Iran, CNN turn to social networking sites to get the video and get an idea of what is happening..." (Rosemary Church, CNN). See the unfiltered video footages posted in Youtube showing some brutal attacks by the riot police on June 16, 2009.

Amanpour on Iran coverage
CNN's chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour reflects on the protests in Iran on her return to London.

Watching Iran from afar
Iranian-Americans in California say they are keeping a close eye on developments in their homeland.

Iran: Another Tiananmen?
CNN's Brian Todd reports on similarities and differences between the unrest in Iran and China's 1989 crackdown.

Avoiding Iran's web block
CNN's Errol Barnett analyzes how bloggers are working to avoid the internet filter in Iran during major demonstrations.


Protest 'an amazing sight'
ITN's Lindsey Hilsum gives us a quick look at the story behind the contested Iranian presidential election.


What is the Guardian Council?
CNN's Ivan Watson takes a look at the men behind Iran's Guardian Council and the power they wield.

Leaders on Iran election
Comments on the Iranian Presidential elections from Pres. Obama, John McCain, Harry Reid, and Gordon Brown.

Iran to recount some votes
Iran's Guardian Council agrees to recount some of the ballots from the disputed election. CNN's Samson Desta reports.

Iran bans rally coverage

Iran's government has banned foreign journalists from covering election rallies. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.


Iran's cyber voices
CNN's Octavia Nasr reports on reactions in cyberspace to Iran's controversial election results.


Protests in Iran
CNN's Christiane Amanpour reports on the massive protest in Iran that follows elections.


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