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| July 18, 2003
Iran's Vice-President Mohammad Ali Abtahi, speaks with media after
a Cabinet meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 16, 2003. Iran
confirmed Wednesday Iranian-born Canadian journalist Zahra
Kazemi has died of brain hemorrhage due to blows she sustained after detention.
'She has died of brain hemorrhage resulting from blows inflicted
on her, ' Abtahi told reporters. It was the first time Iran has confirmed
that Kazemi, who died Friday, was beaten. Iran initially said Kazemi,
who holds dual Iranian-Canadian nationality, died of a stroke. Kazemi,
54, a freelance photographer from Quebec, was arrested in Tehran
on June 23 and branded a spy for taking photos of Evin prison during
student-led protests against the ruling Islamic establishment. (AP
Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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