Merhan Karimi Nasseri

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, also known as Sir, Alfred Mehran (the comma is intentional), is an Iranian refugee who has been living in the departure lounge of Terminal One in Charles de Gaulle Airport since August 8, 1988.

Protests

While in the United Kingdom, Nasseri was a participant in protests against Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran in March 1974. He returned to Iran in August 7, 1975, after money for university fees had unexpectedly been halted. On arrival at Tehran's airport, he was taken directly to Evin Prison by the Iranian secret police, SAVAK. He was later imprisoned and tortured for four months before being expelled from the country.

Related Topics:
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi - Shah of Iran - March - 1974 - August 7 - 1975 - Tehran's airport - Evin Prison - Secret police - SAVAK - Torture

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