CBC: An unintentional martyr: Neda becomes 'symbol of goodness'

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Neda Agha-Soltan was allegedly
killed by pro-government militia
in Iran. (BBC)

Before the details of her identity were even confirmed, Neda had become the symbol of struggle against the hardline Iranian regime.

Videos of her bloody death were first posted Saturday on YouTube, but quickly spread across news websites and on social media networks.

Twitter users tinged their avatars green, a colour used by reformists in the recent election, or adopted an image of a broken heart atop Neda's name in solidarity with demonstrators. Wikipedia entries in both English and Persian appeared. Images of her graphic death were plastered on protest placards around the world.

Hers is believed to be one of at least 10 deaths reported by state media during Saturday's fierce clashes between anti-government protesters and the police or feared Basij militia.

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http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/06/22/f-neda-iran.html