Czech news agency CTK
December 10

resident of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel is taking interest in the case of Uzbek dissident Muhammad Solih, who was detained [at the end of November] on his arrival at the Prague airport on the basis of a warrant issued for his arrest by Interpol, and Havel spoke about Solih's detention with Interior Minister Stanislav Gross on Monday.

"I've been intensively dealing with the affair for two days, I have taken steps and I will take further steps within my powers," Havel told journalists today. He said that he consulted the affair with various people. "Maybe I can do something more such as joining some guarantees," Havel said.

Havel said he believed that Solih would be soon released. He voiced the hope that the "red-tape process" leading to the release, would work fast. "I am ready to meet him after his release if it is technically possible," he added.

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