Current Tonight | June 22, 2009 | 5 comments

'Neda': Slain Iranian woman becomes symbol of rebellion

source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/08599190604900

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Iran's revolution has now run through a full cycle. A gruesomely captivating video of a young woman - laid out on a Tehran street after apparently being shot, blood pouring from her mouth and then across her face - swept Twitter, Facebook and other websites this weekend. The woman rapidly became a symbol of Iran's escalating crisis, from a political confrontation to far more ominous physical clashes. Some sites refer to her as "Neda," Farsi for the voice or the call. Tributes that incorporate startlingly upclose footage of her dying have started to spring up on YouTube.

[Warning Graphic] -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbdEf0QRsLM

Although it is not yet clear who shot "Neda" (a soldier? pro-government militant? an accidental misfiring?), her death may have changed everything...
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5 comments // 'Neda': Slain Iranian woman becomes symbol of rebellion

  • WhiteNoise
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      WhiteNoise  

    • As humanists we are saddened and enraged by humanity's shortcomings: in this case, the abject and repugnant assassination of a young woman.

      What makes Neda so special are the circumstances of her death. Random and cruel, her execution goes against all basic human instincts and those values our species takes pride in defending.

      This collective of artists and musicians is reacting appropriately to this assault and affront to all that is sacred in existence : life, freedom, dignity and respect.

      http://www.youtube.com/user/weareneda
      http://neda.webnode.com/

    • 2 years ago
  • nursediesel
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      nursediesel  

    • Hopefully her death will serve as a symbol against oppression. Let those protesting find ways to change what is wrong that has allowed this to happen.

    • 2 years ago
  • twitterbot
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      twitterbot  

    • @bklyncontessa on twitter says "#neda was dying as she thought or different & wishes had she any? might she know how conscious consciousness could grow"

    • 2 years ago
  • Mikeysfake1
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      Mikeysfake1  

    • I was recently in a chat room when a young Iranian kid entered the room and started begging the room for U.S. involvement in his country. They need us. Hopefully we can stay out of this.

    • 2 years ago
  • regjoeschmo
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