International Solidarity with Iranians: Italy Names Street After Neda
On July 29th, 2009, Rome’s mayor Giovanni “Gianni” Alemanno named a street after Neda Agha Soltan, a prominent symbol of the Iranians who lost their lives during the massive protests (some claim 3 million protesters were out on the streets in Tehran on one particular day) against the Iranian election results.
The city’s council voted on this motion presented by council-member Alessandro Onorato.
We’re not sure if any country has shown their support for Iranians and their fight for freedom, as much as Italy has. And for that, we are thankful and forever grateful.
Next time you’re in Rome, be sure to check out Neda St. or Via Neda in Italian. We know we will.
Viva Iran… Viva Italia!!!
