On Sunday night I attended a candlelight vigil in San Francisco, held for the victims of past week’s unrest in Iran. Over one thousand people comprising of Iranians and Americans had gathered to declare their solidarity with Iranians inside Iran. The images of Neda Agha Soltan, the 27-year-old woman whose last few moments alive had been captured by bystanders’ cameras were all over the place. People were subdued and in mourning mood, at the same time supportive and loving of one another. Except for a few slogans and singing “Ey Iran”, the crowd remained silent throughout the event. Fewer signs were held this time and everyone was unified in their respectful remembrance of the fallen victims. Banafsheh Akhlaghi, head of Northern California Amnesty International spoke to the crowd and invited them to unity and vigilance over events taking shape in Iran. This photo essay is for all of those who lost their lives in Iran last week. They know by now that their lives and deaths were not for naught. They should rest in peace, knowing that they have delivered their powerful message to the world. 12 next › last » 
