Killing of Neda Agha-Soltan
Neda Agha-Soltan (Persian: ندا آقاسلطان – Nedā Āghā-Soltān; 23 January 1983 – 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy, who was participating in the 2009 presidential election protests with her music teacher, and was walking back to her car when she was fatally shot in the upper chest.
Neda Agha-Soltan | |
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Photo by Caspian Makan | |
| Born | 23 January 1983 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 20 June 2009 (aged 26) West of Kārgar Avenue at the intersection between Khosravi and Sālehi streets, Tehran, Iran 35°43′08.6″N 51°23′30.6″E |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | Behesht-e Zahrā cemetery, southern Tehran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | Islamic Āzād University (second semester of Theology) |
| Employer | Family's travel agency |
| Known for | Death during the 2009 Iranian election protests |
| Political party | Known as generally apolitical |
Eyewitnesses are reported by Western sources as saying Agha-Soltan was shot by a militiaman belonging to Basij paramilitary organization. Her death was captured on video by bystanders and broadcast over the Internet, and the video became a rallying point for the opposition. Agha-Soltan's death sparked renewed protests against the disputed election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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