Protesters occupy parts of Iranian Embassy in the Hague

04/07/10

Source: Radio Zamaneh

A group of protesters have occupied parts of Islamic Republic Embassy in the Hague in protest to Iran's oppressive and violent policies.

The protesters, who are reportedly of both Iranian and Dutch origins and about twelve in numbers, have crossed into the Embassy and occupied its outer area in what they claim is an act of support for Iranian people.



They demand the release of all political prisoners and an end to executions and torture as well as respect for civil rights.



One of them has told Radio Zamaneh that Iran belongs to all Iranians and its fate should not be determined only by "dictators and the clergy."



During this act of protest, the flag of the Islamic Republic has been lowered and replaced with a banner bearing an image of Neda AghaSoltan, the woman who was shot to death in Tehran's street protests after the disputed June presidential elections.