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One more activist of movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis arrested in Iran

04 February 2009 [12:23] - TODAY.AZ
Activist of the movement for rights of South Azerbaijanis Said Rezevi Fagih was arrested in Iran, according to the World Azerbaijanis Congress.
Notably, the Azerbaijani activist, studying in France 4 years ago, came to Iran a week ago to see his family.

At the airport of Tehran "Imam Homeimi" his passport was taken away and he was told to came to the court. The court passed a decision to arrest him and he was sent to the Yevin jail.

Notably, 5 years ago the Azerbaijani activist was arrested for 2 months for participation in the students' movement. It is currently unclear, which charges he faces. He is accused of cooperation with reformist newspapers in Iran.

/Day.Az/
URL: http://www.today.az/news/society/50483.html

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