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EU Special Representative hopes for soonest release of imprisoned journalists in Azerbaijan

EU Special Representative hopes for soonest release of imprisoned journalists in Azerbaijan
# 21 July 2007 15:20 (UTC +04:00)
The EU Representative said during his two-day stay in Baku he had discussions on the questions related to the implementation of the action plan, media situation, preparation for the elections, ensure of the rule of law and also the Nagorno Karabakg conflict resolution.
Mr. Semneby said the EU is concerned about the imprisonment of seven journalists in Azerbaijan.
“We have raised this issue in all our meetings. The European Union proposes amending the legislation in order not to consider defamation case against journalists in accordance with Criminal Code bur Civil Code. A journalist cannot be in prison for his writing. So, I hope the imprisoned journalists will be released soon.”
The EU Special Representative also touched on his visit to Nagorno Karabakh planned for September this year adding that this visit will serve reinforcing confidence between the parties to the conflict.
“The European Union is not rival to the OSCE Minsk Group which is mediating for a settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. On the contrary, it supports the Group’s efforts,” the EU diplomat concluded. /APA/


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