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Sheikh of all Caucasus to appeal for releasing Armenian-captured Azerbaijani soldier

24 April 2007 [15:51] - TODAY.AZ
"I intend to appeal for releasing Azerbaijani soldier Samir Mammadov, who has been captured by Armenians," Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh, chief of Caucasian Muslims Office said.

Sheikh said that International Committee of the Red Cross is making efforts to release the soldier.

"But I will also appeal for this," he said.

Pashazadeh also took a stance on arrest of a group of wahhabists by law enforcement bodies. Sheikh said those who violate law on freedom of conscience should be held accountable, APA reports.

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