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Japanese National Detained in Iran in January Released on Bail
The embassy said the detainee was released on bail and was in good health, while reports said he faces security-related charges and a possible trial.
- On Tuesday, Japan confirmed that a national detained in Iran since January 20 was released on bail, with government spokesman Minoru Kihara reporting the individual met with the ambassador and is in good health.
- Media reports identified the individual as Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief for NHK, who was held in a local prison known for housing political detainees.
- This incident marks the second release of a Japanese citizen after the government announced last month that two nationals were detained, following earlier refusals to provide details.
- While the Japanese embassy in Iran confirmed the release, NHK declined to comment on the situation and was not immediately available to provide details regarding its bureau chief.
- Radio Free Europe reported in February that Kawashima had been transferred to a local prison, as Tokyo continues to manage diplomatic efforts regarding its citizens.
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TOKIO (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesman reported that a Japanese citizen who had been detained in Iran since January was released on bail on Tuesday. Cabinet secretary-in-chief Minoru Kihara told reporters in Tokyo that the release was confirmed on Monday and that Japan demands the full release of the journalist from the Iranian authorities. Kihara indicated that the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, met with the released person…
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