tisdag, maj 31, 2005

Ganji released

In Iran, dissident journalist Akbar Ganji has been released for an unspecified period after serving five years in prison. He was jailed for six years for insulting the authorities.

Mr Ganji, who is 48, has been released because of ill health. It is unclear whether he will have to return to prison.

Earlier this month another well-known dissident, Abbas Abdi, was also released prematurely.

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