On 11 June, the Khatai Court docket of Baku happy the investigation’s submission to increase the arrest of journalist Nargiz Absalamova, accused of smuggling within the “AbzasMedia case”.
The court docket extended her arrest time period for an additional 3 months, lawyer Shahla Humbatova instructed Turan.
‘The investigative physique claimed the necessity for added investigative actions. If Absalamova is at liberty throughout this era, she’s going to have the ability to talk with different individuals to hinder the investigation,’ the lawyer mentioned. The defence considers these allegations unfounded and intends to enchantment.
The day earlier than, the court docket extended arrest phrases for 2 extra defendants within the case – Hafiz Babaly and Elnara Gasymova.
The problem of extending the time period of arrest of the director and editor-in-chief of “Abzas Media” – Ulvi Hasanly and Vagifgyzy was postponed to 12 June.
Worldwide media safety organisations referred to as on the Azerbaijani authorities to instantly launch the detained journalists and to cease the stress on the media.–
