
Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov released from prison after being granted bail
In the end of February, the ECHR banned Sadigov’s extradition ahead of a final ruling in the case, which could take years.
In the end of February, the ECHR banned Sadigov’s extradition ahead of a final ruling in the case, which could take years.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also shared his hopes that both sides would develop relations, including in the economic sector.
The ECHR previously banned the extradition of Sadigov to Azerbaijan, after which he ended his 161-day hunger strike.
Political refugees who live abroad have been summoned for interrogation by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan.
Anar Mammadli, a pro-democracy activist and election monitor, responded to pro-government media Report’s claims from prison.
Blogger Arzu Sayadoghlu Mammadov claims that the prison sentence was in response to his criticism of the government.
In response, Afgan Sadigov ended his hunger strike after 161 days.