‘Neda’, The Angel Of Iran, A ‘Fake’? I Don’t Think So
Posted by Michelle Moquin on January 7th, 2010
Back in June of last year, I wrote about Neda Soltan, the young Iranian girl, who became a symbol for Iran’s pro-democracy protesters. Her horrible death was caught on video and thanks to Facebook and Twitter her silent ‘voice’ went viral for the world see. To this day Neda, the angel of Iran, continues to be an icon of inspiration of hope.
And what happens when people hold onto hope and inspiration? Those that oppose will do anything including airing a documentary discrediting Neda, claiming she was a fake.
But the people know better. They are not blind; they know the truth.
One comment in regards to this fake claim: “Why the surprise, this regime will do anything do discredit the opposition, if they kill, so why not deny.” And a few others have stated, “lies have short legs…..the iranian government (sic) cant run too far…..”
Iran State TV Suggests Neda’s Iconic Protest Death Was ‘Faked’
The program, broadcast this week, alleges that 27-year-old Neda Agha Soltan, who has become a symbol of opposition to the Iranian authorities’ response to street protests and allegations of vote fraud, was an agent of the United States and Britain.
That scenario is in line with official comments that repeatedly called Neda’s death “suspicious” and pre-planned by Iran’s “enemies.”
Iran’s English-language international broadcaster, Press TV, aired a reporton January 5 detailing the substance of the allegation.
The program says that Neda threw blood on her own face before being shot dead in the car that was taking her to the hospital.
“Neda for a moment realizes their wicked plan and struggles to escape, but they quickly shoot her from behind,” the narrator claims.
Among participants in the “plot” identified in the documentary are Arash Hejazi, a writer and physician who tried to save Neda and later said a Basij militia member shot her and was briefly detained by onlookers, and Neda’s music teacher, who was with her at the time of her death.
Contacted by RFE/RL, Hejazi, who said he wasn’t in the car that took Neda to the hospital, described the documentary as shameful.
The commander of Iran’s Basij militia, Mohammad Reza Baghid, alleged in November that “someone from America” killed Neda.
Source: RFE/RL
Readers: I’d love to hear from any of you. Especially my readers in Iran. How are you girls doing? So much is happening. I know you’re reading. Know that you are in my thoughts and I am just as frustrated that we have no communication, as you must be.
ZL: I’m running late – Let’s talk in person. I’ll call you later on today and hopefully we’ll connect.
Peace & Love to all,
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michelle
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