What it feels like as an Iranian living in Australia | ABC NEWS
At least 648 protesters have been killed in Iran, according to the Norway-based group Iran Human Rights, as the people’s revolt continues to grow across the country.
Large crowds also gathered in several cities yesterday following calls for pro-government counter demonstrations, according to state media — which claims the protests are “under control”.
A national internet blackout is now in its fifth day, shielding much of the police crackdown from view and making it difficult for families to reach loved ones.
Elly is a PhD student from Tehran who has been living in Melbourne for some years now. She talks to News Breakfast about what she hopes for amid being unable to reach her family in Iran.
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