Thursday, February 17, 2011

Professor Discusses Iran Clashes--Interview with William O. Beeman




Professor Discusses Iran Opposition, Clashes



Iranian government, opposition clash at funeral

Updated: Thursday, 17 Feb 2011, 9:18 AM CST

Published : Thursday, 17 Feb 2011, 9:18 AM CST


On Wednesday in Iran, opposition activists and government supports clashed at a funeral for a student who was killed during protests on Monday.

The images coming out of the country are reminiscent of the change Egyptians brought to their country last week. In light of the conflict, FOX 9 News invited professor William Beeman, chair of the University of Minnesota’s Anthropology Department discuss his experiences in the country this past summer.

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