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Published: 17 October, 2009, 20:50
Edited: 15 February, 2010, 15:13


A Georgian opposition journalist and TV producer has asked Russia for political asylum. He turned himself over to authorities at the Russian border on Saturday.

 
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sierra October 18, 2009, 15:58 quote
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Russia should simply "DENY" his request and send him back.

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