Your Photos: Silent scream for Iran
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | 11:24 AM ET
At least 17 people have been killed in near-daily demonstrations in Iran, including one that drew hundreds of thousands of protesters.
Defeated moderate candidate Mehdi Karoubi called on Iranians to hold mourning ceremonies on Thursday for those who have been killed in the protests.
Demonstrators gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday, June 21 to show support for protesters in Iran who continue to challenge the country's recent election results.
Check out photos from the vigil below. Submitted by Devon Rowcliffe.
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Susan Macaulay
I'm a Canadian citizen living in Dubai. I've posted a blog entry to honour Neda, the young woman who died in the street a few days ago, and the thousands who are victims of violence every day around the world:
http://www.amazingwomenrock.com/myblog/one-young-woman-dies-in-the-street-in-tehran.html
My heart goes out to Iranians around the world, no matter what "side" they are on. What a tragedy that their country is once again being torn apart by hatred and violence.
Let's hope that those who have been killed, including Neda, have not lost their lives in vain and that the struggles in Iran and elsewhere in the world will eventually lead to peace.
Posted June 23, 2009 02:34 PM
Victoria
BC
It's interesting that Iran of all countries has become a beacon of democracy in that its people are refusing to accept tampered election results from its government.
I'm holding my breath and hoping something good will come of the loss of life and all the bravery of the people of Iran.
Posted June 23, 2009 06:16 PM
Ken Dove
Bowmanville
I have been watching the news reports from Iran since before the election took place, I am amazed that the real story of the protests has been ignored from the beginning. Almost immediately after the election results were announced protesters were in the streets carrying hundreds of signs saying "where is my vote"
These signs were obviously made before the election and indicate that something was in play other than a "spontaneous" outcry by the people. I do have sympathy for any innocent people being injured or killed but I do think that the major news outlets including CBC are missing the real story. These signs were also shown in protests in other countries like Canada.
Posted June 24, 2009 01:37 PM