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Iranian riot police detained dozens of pro-reform protesters in central Tehran today, a witness said.
The witness said the protesters were chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the government, including: "Ahmadinejad - resign, resign" and "Death to the dictator".
The witness added: "Riot police are taking dozens of protesters into their cars and they are taking them away."
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