Iran urges RP's fairness

Wed, 13 Jul 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: UPI

MANILA (UPI): The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
requested yesterday that immigration officials transport to
Manila an Iranian arrested in southern Philippines on suspicion
of aiding a Muslim extremist group.

Shamsoddin Hosseini, a 45-year-old Iranian whose visa expired
in March 1990, was arrested a week ago by immigration officials
in Zamboanga City, 540 miles (864 km) south of Manila.

"The Embassy is requesting that the Iranian national be sent
to Manila as soon as possible for clarification of his case,"
read a statement released yesterday.

The Iranian Embassy said the local media has caused Hosseini
and his family "such a disgrace" by linking him to the shadowy
Abu Sayaf. Hosseini has denied any involvement with the Muslim
extremists and has requested his freedom.

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