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Iran does not recognize Dutch citizenship of prisoner with dual citizenship

A Dutch-Iranian woman, Zahra Bahrami, has been imprisoned in Iran since December 2009 on suspicion of subversion. The woman, who holds a Dutch passport, was arrested while visiting one of her children in the country. According to the Dutch foreign ministry, Bahrami could face the death penalty.
According to Iranian law, Ms Bahrami remains an Iranian citizen, and her dual citizenship is not recognized. The Dutch embassy is therefore not allowed to offer her assistance.
The European Parliament has expressed concern about the Bahrami case. MEPs will hold a debate on human rights in Iran on Thursday 9 September.

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Death sentence fears for Dutch-Iranian woman (in English)

Ahmadinejad weigert Nederlandse bijstand voor gevangene (in Dutch)

EU: Parliament will hold a debate on human rights in Iran, focusing on the cases of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and Zahra Bahrami (in English)