OSCE representative welcomes release of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

OSCE representative welcomes release of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev
# 04 June 2012 15:44 (UTC +04:00)
“The decision to release Hajiyev is a positive step. However, the authorities could do more to foster freedom of expression by liberating all imprisoned journalists. I look forward to hearing more good news from Azerbaijan in the near future,” Mijatović said.

The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan today sustained Hajiyev’s request for early release and issued order for his release from jail. Hajiyev had been serving a two-year prison term on charges of avoiding military service.
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