The woman who has become a symbol of Iran’s ongoing protests after her death was caught on video has been identified as Neda Agha-Soltan, 26, a student in Tehran. A tidbit from the compelling Los Angeles Times profile: …
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Uighurs’ revolt: Iran minus the technology Los Angeles Times Coming on the heels of the recent Iran election protests, the events in Xinjiang draw a comparison between the two, particularly in the two groups’ efforts . …
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Iran treads lightly in a culture of martyrs Los Angeles Times AP A Tiananmen-style massacre there would create a new set of heroes for the protest movement. By Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim Reporting from Tehran — Neither side can …
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A darkpremonition swept over Golshad, who asked that her real name not bepublished. She began calling the cellphone and home number of herfriend Neda Agha-Soltan who had gone to the chaotic demonstrationwith a group of friends, but Neda didn’t answer. At midnight, asthe city continued to …
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A dark premonition swept over Golshad, who asked that her realname not be published. She began calling the cellphone and homenumber of her friend Neda Agha-Soltan who had gone to the chaoticdemonstration with a group of friends, but Neda didn’t answer. Atmidnight, as the city continued to …
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Relatives and friends of Neda Soltan, the 26-year-old protester who’s become an international symbol of Iranian resistance, wanted her to be remembered for her love of music and passion for travel. “She was a person full of joy,” the Los Angeles Times quotes her music teacher and close friend Hamid Panahi, who was among mourners at her family home. “She was a beam of light. I’m so sorry. I was so hopeful for this woman.” Details continue to emerge Tuesday about the murdered protester nickamed “Angel of Freedom,” after graphic videos of her apparent murder at a Tehran protest hit the Internet. Images of Soltan’s bloody death on Saturday have galvanized the country and many insist on speaking…
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