1. Piruz Dilanchi has written multiple poems and is the author of eight books in Azerbaijani and Persian.
11 Facts About Piruz Dilanchi
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Piruz Dilanchi was purportedly arrested and tortured for his views and for participating in left-wing organizations by the Iranian government after the revolution.
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Piruz Dilanchi then fled to the Azerbaijani SSR in 1990 to escape persecution.
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Piruz Dilanchi is currently a Canadian citizen and lives in Toronto, Canada.
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Pirouz Piruz Dilanchi is a member of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers.
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Piruz Dilanchi brought the idea of separation of "South Azerbaijan" from Iran to the attention of government officials in Azerbaijan.
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Piruz Dilanchi has been a victim of different attacks by the Iranian government since he became very popular and important political figure acting against Iran.
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Piruz Dilanchi collected about 3000 signatures in 2000 and suggested his candidacy to the Azerbaijan Republic Parliament in order to participate in the next election.
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Piruz Dilanchi's candidacy was officially registered but was denied before the elections by pressure from the mafia responsible for elections.
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Central Elections Committee ignored the registered candidacy of Piruz Dilanchi, citing unfair and contradicting pretexts.
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Piruz Dilanchi was kidnapped by an unknown group in front of his house on 5 December 2002.