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Iran: imprisoned Protestant pastor again refuses to revert to Islam
January 17, 2012
Yousef Nadarkhani, an Iranian Protestant pastor sentenced to death for apostasy, has again rejected an opportunity to be released from prison by reverting to Islam. Nadarkhani, whose execution was delayed under international pressure, refused to state that Mohammed was a messenger sent by God.
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Further information:
- Iran: Nadarkhani rejects "unconstitutional" terms of release (Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
- Iran pressures jailed pastor to revert to Islam (CWN, 11/8)
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