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Azerbaijan MIA takes intensive measures for arresting of persons beating the American journalist and British human rights defender

Azerbaijan MIA takes intensive measures for arresting of persons beating the American journalist and British human rights defender

18 June 2011 14:40 (UTC +04:00)

According to MIA press service, Yasamal District Police Office has received information on beating of British citizen Silvia Davies and US citizen Amanda Erickson by using physical force at about 00:20, on June 16, 2011.

A criminal case was launched under article 221.2.1 (hooliganism) of the Criminal Code in Investigation Department. The damaged persons were questioned, identikits of criminals were made and a forensic medical examination was defined.

An investigation group was established consisting of employees of MIA and Baku city Main Police Department for arresting of executors and intensive measures are being taken.

Note that, Silvia Davies is journalist, Amanda Erickson â€“ human rights defender.

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