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French embassy worker freed from Iran prison

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office said today a French Embassy employee on trial in Iran has been freed from prison.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2009 - 17:45

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office said today a French Embassy employee on trial in Iran has been freed from prison.

A statement says Mr Sarkozy has spoken with Nazak Afshar since her release.

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