Pictures Of Neda Soltan And Neda Soltani

NEDA Agha-Soltan, aka Neda Agha Soltani (who is alive), is the unwitting face of Iran’s revolution II. And now the media are getting to know her, and owning her. First up, getting her name right.

The Guardian:

Iranians are looking not to Barack Obama but Neda Soltani for inspiration in their power struggle with the regime.

Examiner:

Her death may be a “divine calling.” Yes, this is what her name means in Persian. Some say, everything is written, our lives, and our destiny.

Amptoons:

The name Neda translates into “The Call” in Farsi.

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Posted: 25th, June 2009 | In: Key Posts, Reviews | Comments (4)