Relevant agencies were instructed in this direction. The President took the detention of those who are guilty of the journalist's death under his personal supervision,” Chairman of the Press Council Aflatun Amashov told APA.
Amashov said that the Press Council welcomed the President’s attitude towards journalist Rasim Aliyev’s death. “It should be regarded as a state attention to the protection of freedom of speech and press, normal functioning of the media that are fundamental principles of a democratic society in the country,” he said.
The Council Chairman said that Azerbaijani President’s attitude towards the issue is also a challenge to be more careful, sensitive and tolerant of free speech, pluralistic opinions: “Regardless of position and profession, protection of this principle should be priority of every person. Mr. President once again showed that he is a close friend of the journalists and always supports them,” he said.
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