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Iranâ€™s consul in Oslo resigns protesting use of force against peaceful demonstrators in Tehran and seeks political asylum in Norway

Iranâ€™s consul in Oslo resigns protesting use of force against peaceful demonstrators in Tehran and seeks political asylum in Norway

06 January 2010 13:09 (UTC +04:00)

The consul, who has worked at the Oslo embassy for three years, is still in Oslo and has not yet contacted Norwegian authorities.
However, in an interview with public broadcaster NRK, he confirms that he has stepped down and that he is considering asking Norwegian authorities for help.
Head of the Norwegian-Iranian support committee, Rahman Saki, is concerned about the diplomat’s safety: - It will be difficult because he will be severely punished if he returns to Iran. Not only he, but also his family, Saki says.
NRK says a spokesman for the Iranian refused to comment on what he called lies and unconfirmed rumours.

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