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Dublin Mosque Arson Accused Claims Asylum After Rejecting Islam
A man charged with arson at a Dublin mosque told the court he fled Iran after rejecting Islam and feared being hanged. He claims his actions were related to his personal religious beliefs and asylum seeking.
5 Aug, 14:21 — 5 Aug, 18:11
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irish-timesHigh6d ago
Dublin mosque arson accused tells court he fled Iran to escape hanging
Saeid Khosroabadi alleged to have told gardaí he was opposed to sharia law in Ireland
By Tom Tuite
Read full article →irish-independent6d ago
Dublin mosque arson accused claims he fled Iran to escape hanging for rejecting Islam
Mr Khosroabadi is charged with committing arson and causing criminal damage at the mosque.
By Tom Tuite
Read full article →the-journal6d ago
Man charged over Dublin mosque arson attack says he fled Iran after rejecting Islam
The self-described anti-Islam activist told the court he escaped torture and execution before coming to Ireland.
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First report: irish-independent · 5 Aug, 14:21|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h
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