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Bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Tehran 1/07/2009
in Politics, on the 30th of June 2009
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99606
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99605
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99603
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99602
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.

Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.

ID: 99600
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Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.

Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.

ID: 99599
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99598
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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

ID: 99597
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Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.

Burial, death, Flowers, funeral, grave, Iran, mourning, Violence

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Thank you Hanif for your

Submitted by Dmitry Nikolaev on Mon, 06/07/2009 - 20:06.

Thank you Hanif for your stories.

The bird flying free above

Submitted by Brian Christopher on Mon, 06/07/2009 - 18:46.

The bird flying free above the headstone is powerful.

Hope, you can be strong

Submitted by kavaratio on Sun, 05/07/2009 - 22:36.

Hope, you can be strong enough, the world look for you, you are not alone.......

A difficult story well told.

Submitted by Andy Heath on Thu, 02/07/2009 - 17:59.

A difficult story well told.

Good work, thank you. Stay

Submitted by Parker Haeg on Thu, 02/07/2009 - 17:22.

Good work, thank you. Stay safe.

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The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.
Tehran 1st July 2009. The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra ceremony in Tehran following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.
The bodies of protesters - and some innocent victims - are being laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery following the violence in Iran. Families have to mourn their losses in private; the government has not allowed memorial ceremonies to be held. Their bodies lie close to that of Neda Soltani, who was also buried in this cemetery.

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