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Iranians to mourn Neda, the "Angel of Iran", despite warning from Revolutionary Guards



22 June 2009 @ 12:23 pm BST

Iranians are set to gather at 4pm (12:30 British time) for a rally to mourn the death of 27 year old student Neda Agha Soltani, dubbed the "Angel of Iran" after her death, allegedly at the hands of a Basij militiaman was caught on camera.

The rally will be held in Hafte Tir Square according to Twitter updates. Last week a number of protests were held in the square.

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Neda was killed in Saturday during protests against the re-election of President Ahmadinejad. She was allegedly shot in the heart by a Basij militiaman, while attending the demonstration with her father.

According to the Associated Press, the powerful Revolutionary Guards in Iran have issued a threat to people considering further protests on their website.

The site warns protestors to "be prepared for a resolution and revolutionary confrontation with the Guards, Basij and other security forces and disciplinary forces."

All mosques in Tehran have been banned from holding memorial services for Neda.

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