Iran Plunges Into Internet Blackout
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Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
At least 538 people have been killed since demonstrations began two weeks ago, according to figures from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout as protests spread, cutting mobile and broadband access and limiting reporting amid security crackdowns.
Kansas City demonstrators gathered on the Plaza to support the people of Iran, calling attention to human rights concerns and an ongoing internet blackout.
Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with Human Rights Activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.