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In 2008, Ikramov brought Yakubov as a translator to a human rights conference in London. When they were there, Ikramov says, Yakubov asked for permission to stay in the UK for an extra week 'to study.' Shortly thereafter, Yakubov claimed political asylum. 'These days, he's cut all relations with me,' Ikramov said.
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