Neda ندا : A call to every Iranian

2009 June 20

UPDATE: See now Neda’s Voice

There comes a moment in every movement when a single event tips the balance one way or another. We do not yet know if the murder of this young girl will be that moment in Iran, but it could be. This video, now being circulated around the world, shows a woman in conservative dress who has just been shot in the heart by a Basij. It is graphic and I warn you to determine your ability to handle it before watching. But there is a genuine purpose in showing it.

Neda is the girl’s name. In Persian (Farsi), neda (ندا) means ‘call’ or ‘calling’. The symbolism is unmistakable. Could it be that Neda, whose death is witnessed on video for the world to see, becomes the rallying call for more Iranians to join the Green movement? Could it be that Neda further emboldens and calls out to those already in the struggle? Could it be that Neda calls out tonight to those who were on the verge of giving up?

We don’t yet know. But we can be sure of this: a regime who murders young women like Neda deserves to crumble.

Read from the doctor who rushed to her side to try to save her:

A young woman who was standing aside with her father watching the protests was shot by a basij member hiding on the rooftop of a civilian house. He had clear shot at the girl and could not miss her. However, he aimed straight her heart. I am a doctor, so I rushed to try to save her. But the impact of the gunshot was so fierce that the bullet had blasted inside the victim’s chest, and she died in less than 2 minutes…The film is shot by my friend who was standing beside me.
Please let the world know

UPDATE: After watching the video, see Neda was my sister.

UPDATE: See now Neda’s Voice


15 Responses leave one →
  1. 2009 June 20
    Metacym permalink

    What a horrible thing to happen.
    A regime that commits such acts is
    Surely on the path to it’s last days

    Freedom for Iran’s people!

  2. 2009 June 20
    Dustan permalink

    In my life I have never seen the brutality of oppression captured more clearly… This girl sacrificed before our eyes . The supreme leader has done exactly what he said he would do, and this is the sickening face of it. I am a citizen of the US. and I still don’t believe it is our place to interfere. (we have done far too much of that in the past) This is still an Iranian matter. But I see this girl Neda’s eyes… the fear, shock… I want to do something. I will say that although I am not there, and because of this, it would be hypocritical to say I understand completely. The time for peaceful protest has passed PLEASE AVENGE THIS GIRL.

    Dustan – Atlanta GA

  3. 2009 June 21
    Huguunise permalink

    Neda is sister and daughter to all the world. Her blood is our family blood that was shed.
    All people in Brasil are feeling with you. You brave Iranian people .
    Freedom for Iran’s people!!!!!

  4. 2009 June 21
    carl campise permalink

    The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.

    Thomas Jefferson, letter to William Stephens Smith, November 13,1789

  5. 2009 June 21
    Paul permalink

    Ahmadinejad, tell me the name of your god. I want to know the name of the god you sacrifice your own children to.

  6. 2009 June 22
    Homayoun Alizadeh permalink

    I am terribly shocked and sad. My deep sympathy to her mother, father and other family members.

    God bless her soul
    Homayoun

  7. 2009 June 22

    bad bakht melate ma ke be neda ha ehtiaj darad va khoshbakht mellate ma ke neda ha ra darad. neda jan ruhet ra dar an donya shad mikonim.

  8. 2009 June 22

    I’m portuguese and I would like to write a post in my blog dedicated to Neda. Does anyone can tell me how to write “For Neda” in parsi? Thank you.

  9. 2009 June 22
    Medius Oriens permalink

    برای ندا

  10. 2009 June 22

    Neda’s voice
    -for Neda in Teheran, Iran

    Neda, your name is voice
    Neda, you’re a scream
    Neda, you’re a chorale of the survivors.

    The world listened to your last breath, Neda
    Our last breath, Neda.

    Every morning, (we’ll be) calling you, Neda
    Every sunset, (we’ll be) calling you, Neda
    Until the sun rises, Neda.

    You’re a voice, Neda
    A chorale of the survivors, Neda.

    * Neda’s meaning is ‘Voice’.
    * ‘The World cries seeing your last breath’-a guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee.

    by Utisz
    from Seoul, Korea

  11. 2009 June 22
    Massimo permalink

    I’m really sad and I feel a very deep sympathy to her family.
    Her look in the clip crossed my heart and I gues I’ll never forget it

  12. 2009 June 22
    Utisz permalink

    Neda’s voice
    -for Neda in Teheran, Iran

    Neda, your name is voice
    Neda, you’re a scream
    Neda, you’re a chorale of the survivors.

    The world listened to your last breath, Neda
    Our last breath, Neda.

    Every morning, (we’ll be) calling you, Neda
    Every sunset, (we’ll be) calling you, Neda
    Until the sun rises, Neda.

    You’re a voice, Neda
    A chorale of the survivors, Neda.

    -by Utisz
    -from Seoul, Korea

  13. 2009 June 28
    hamvatan permalink

    http://www.4shared.com/file/114445590/75bdfd98/election.html کليپي براي شهداي تظاهرات – لطفا به دوستان ارسال کنيد
    متاسفانه برای من امکان انتشارش نبود. کار خوبی است. لطفا برای انتشار آن یاری ام کنید. با تشکر

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