The Iranian foreign ministry welcomed start of treatment for detained Nigerian Shi’ite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky; and his wife who have flown to India.
“We hope that presence of Mr. Zakzaky outside the country will provide a better opportunity for resolving the problems of the last few years between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria and the government to guarantee the Shi’ites’ rights, removing the restrictions on the IMN and freedom of the prisoners,” Foreign Ministry spokesman, Seyed Abbas Moussavi, said on Tuesday.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports this process and declares its readiness for any assistance,” he added.
Moussavi also wished full health for Sheikh Zakzaky. Read more