Afgan Sadigov, the top of the Azerbaijani web site Azel.Television, who was arrested in Georgia, has misplaced 28 kilograms after 49 days of starvation strike. He’s affected by extreme ache and insomnia, however refuses to cease his protest.
On November 8, Afgan Sadigov referred to as his spouse. “He stated that the excruciating ache prevents him from sleeping till morning. He was weighed at this time, and together with his garments on, he weighed 65 kilograms. Earlier than the starvation strike, he weighed 93 kilograms, so he has misplaced 28 kilograms. His situation is extraordinarily crucial, and he may fall right into a coma at any second, however he’s nonetheless persevering with the starvation strike,” stated Sevinj Sadigova, the journalist’s spouse.
The journalist additionally advised his spouse that two Muslim clerics had visited him, trying to influence him to finish his starvation strike. “They launched themselves as members of the Caucasus Muslim Board and stated they got here to Afgan as a result of they go to ‘Muslim brothers’ in jail. They advised Afgan that ‘harming the physique given by Allah contradicts the Muslim religion,’ however Afgan responded that Allah had commanded him to struggle towards the oppressors, and the clerics left,” stated Sevinj Sadigova.
She additionally reported that on November 8, her husband was handed a courtroom choice extending his detention for an additional three months. “They advised Afgan that he had 48 hours to file an enchantment, however this era falls on the weekend,” she added.
* Afgan Sadigov arrived in Georgia together with his household in December 2023, fearing persecution. In July, he was not allowed to depart Georgia for Türkiye and was advised he may solely return to Azerbaijan.
