Date:
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
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Mohamed Mostafaei was detained in Turkey because of passport problems but can apply for asylum if he wants to, the agency said. He disappeared from view late last month after being summoned for questioning in Tehran. Amnesty International accused the Iranian authorities of harassing him. Though the stoning penalty was lifted, she may still be executed by hanging.
Metin Corabatir, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Turkey, said Mr Mostafaei was in custody there and had applied for asylum in Turkey. Speaking to AFP news agency, Mr Corabatir said the UNHCR would look for third countries that would accept him. "That is unfortunately a lengthy process but there are expedited tracks for vulnerable, high-risk people," he added.
