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“Religion is separate from the institution of the state.”

Quote by Akbar Ganji

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Akbar Ganji is an Iranian journalist known for his contributions to exposing government corruption and promoting democratic reforms. He has been imprisoned multiple times for reporting on politically sensitive topics and has received widespread acclaim from the international community. more

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