Zahra Kazemi was born in Iran in 1948 but later emigrated to Canada and became a citizen in 1993. She worked as a freelance photojournalist, covering conflicts and social issues in various countries, including Iran. In June 2003, Kazemi traveled to Iran to cover the presidential elections and document the country’s political and social climate. […]
On February 21, 1994, at 3:00 p.m., a 54-year-old beautiful woman drove her car to Tajrish Square north of Tehran. Tajirsh Square was noisy and crowded. She stopped her car and walked to the Bazar of the Square. She first tore off her headscarf and emptied a gasoline can on her head.Then she shouted “Death […]