Writer and translator Nasser Zarafshan released

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PEN International

26 March 2007

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(WiPC/IFEX) – International PEN Writers in Prison Committee welcomes the release of writer, translator and barrister Nasser Zarafshan on 17 March 2007. It is believed that international pressure contributed to his release.

(WiPC/IFEX) – International PEN Writers in Prison Committee welcomes the release of writer, translator and barrister Nasser Zarafshan on 17 March 2007. It is believed that international pressure contributed to his release.

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