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Haven of Refuge: Iranians

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Last of six programmes about men and women who live in Britain because they face persecution at home.

After the overthrow of the Shah, many Iranians living abroad were afraid to go back
home in case they fell foul of the Islamic courts. And since President Bani-Sadr lost
the struggle for power, the numbers seeking asylum abroad have grown. Should
they be allowed to stay? How safe is it for 'westernised' Iranians to go back? Robert
Rowe talks to Iranian exiles caught between fear of the mullahs and the
uncertainties of our asylum policy.

Contributors

Reporter:
Robert Rowe
Producer:
Andrew Vivian
Source: Radio Times

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