Unprecedented protest action at Esfahan's Court Building

"Unprecedented protest action at Esfahan's Court Building

SMCCDI (Information Service)
April 18, 2005

An unprecedented protest action took place, today, at
Esfahan's Court building. Tens of employees of the
Department of Justice occupied the corridors and protested
against their conditions and the Gender Apartheid Policy
existing in Iran.

The action took place as suddenly some female employees got
out of their offices and asked for equal rights. Soon most
of their male colleagues rallied in their support.

Slogans were shouted by the demonstrators who were
including several judges appointed by the Islamic
leadership.

Security forces and the usually feared members of Herrassat
(Department's Intelligence) intervened by threatening the
protesters and filming their actions. Tens of patrol cars
were rushed to the area and militiamen closed the accesses
to the building. Doors were closed and the public was
thrown out of the facility.

Esfahanis are known for their bravery and opposition to the
Islamic regime. Their city has been scene of some of the
most violent clashes in the last years."