Afgan Mukhtarli
Activist arrested in Georgia on Azerbaijan’s request
An Azerbaijani activist being sought by Azerbaijan via Interpol has been arrested in Georgia, where he was seeking asylum. Azerbaijan has accused him of fraud while his lawyer said he was being persecuted for his criticism of the government. Avtandil Mammadov was arrested on 17 June in Marneuli, a city in southern Georgia where he lives with his wife and children. He has been living in Georgia since April 2017. On 19 June, Marneuli Court set bail at ₾3,000 ($1,100) for his release. His la
