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Georgian journo seeks political asylum

Published: 10 February, 2010, 12:33
Edited: 15 April, 2010, 18:45


Prominent Georgian journalist Vakhtang Komakhidze has asked Swiss authorities for political asylum.

 
2 COMMENTS
Scott February 11, 2010, 06:04 quote
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Vacho: We love you and your idealism. May God and free people everywhere help you on your quest for transparency in government, and true justice!

Bianca February 12, 2010, 07:30 quote
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Just try to survive. This too will pass.

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