Jamaluddin Mousavi | |
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Born | 10 December 1976 |
Nationality | Afghan |
Citizenship | British Citizen |
Occupation(s) | Presenter, Journalist, Radio Producer |
Employer | BBC World - BBC Persian |
Television | BBC Persian TV |
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