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Posted on 11/02/2003 9:03:02 AM PST by Pan_Yans Wife
Iran claims having arrested five over death of Canadian journalist in Iran
World News Jul 26, 2003
TEHRAN - Five people have been arrested in connection with the death in custody of Canadian journalist Zahra Kazemi, the public prosecutor's office announced, student news agency Isna reported.
The prosecutor's office issued a statement, quoted by Insa, which gave no details of the identities of those involved but stating they were being held in custody while the inquiry continues.
Relations between Ottawa and Tehran have been at a low ebb since the death of Iranian-born Kazemi.
She died in hospital on July 11 of a brain hemorrhage due to an unexplained blow on the head received while she was in custody in Tehran following her arrest for taking unauthorised photographs outside Evin prison.
Tehran's handling of the case, including refusing to repatriate her body to Canada, prompted a diplomatic incident which saw Ottawa recall its ambassador.
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