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Iranian academics: Netherlands must do more for safety of Iranians

The Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands has called on the Dutch government to improve safety measures for people of Iranian descent following a shooting in Schoonhoven. The organization's chairman, Shahin Sultany Taied, stated that more must be done to protect the community, though specific solutions still need to be explored. This plea emphasizes a growing concern for the security of Iranian residents within the country.

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