Mourning the dead in Tehran
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Story:
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.
Contributor: shotshutter
Location :MIDDLE EAST, Iran
Date: 30 June 2009 - 11:00pm
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