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Iran: Calls for killing of ‘apostate’ rap artist

Posted 11 May 2012 22:38 GMT

Several bloggers announced their support to Shahin Najafi, Europe based Iran singer.A Shi’ite cleric, has issued a death sentence against rap artist Shahin Najafi for apostasy. The sentence was issued after Najafi released a controversial song called “Naqi” (a Shi'ite saint).

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Written byFred Petrossian

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