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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Japanese journalist freed on bail from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison

A Japanese national, who had been detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail, Tokyo confirmed on Tuesday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced that the release was verified on Monday, with Japan now pressing Iranian authorities for a full release.

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