Bank Of Baku

Ombudsman receives Commissioner Thomas Hammerberg

Ombudsman receives Commissioner Thomas Hammerberg
# 03 September 2007 17:34 (UTC +04:00)
Commissioner for Human Rights of Azerbaiajn Elmira Suleymanova today received The CE commissioner for human rights Thomas Hammerberg, ombudsman’s office told the APA.
The sides discussed human rights related issues and freedom of expression. E.Suleymanova reported on the functioning of the ombudsman’s office.
Commissioner Hammerberg seemed concerned about the state of freedom of expression and also imprisoned media representatives. Ombudsman stressed that media situation is on focus, reminding her meeting with imprisoned journalists on the national press day saying that she has already appealed to the Pardon Commission at the President. E.Suleymanaova also added that detention conditions have improved, torture and ill-treatment cases have reduced in detention places as result of fundamental reforms. 8 amnesty acts and 42 pardon decrees have been issued so far./APA/
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