Tofiq Yaqublu

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Letters | Azerbaijan

CPJ urges Azerbaijan to halt its crackdown on the press

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March 12, 2013 5:39 PM ET |
Tags: Araz Guliyev, Attacked, Avaz Zeynally, Azadlyg, Censored, Defamation, Eurovision, Faramaz Novruzoglu (Allahverdiyev), Fuad Huseynov, Genimet Zakhidov, Harassed, Hilal Mamedov, Ilham Aliyev, Imprisoned, Impunity, Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety, Internet, Legal Action, Nijat Aliyev, Rashad Rustamov, Tofiq Yaqublu, Vugar Gonagov, Yeni Musavat, Zaur Guliyev, Zerkalo
Alerts | Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani reporter jailed on mass disorder charges

Police in Baku detain a woman who was protesting in solidarity with Ismayilli residents after a riot on January 26. (Reuters/David Mdzinarishvili)

New York, February 6, 2013--Azerbaijani authorities should drop charges of organizing mass disorder against Tofiq Yaqublu, a columnist for leading opposition daily Yeni Musavat, and immediately release him from jail, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

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February 6, 2013 5:44 PM ET |
Tags: Imprisoned, Ismayilli, Legal Action, Tofiq Yaqublu, Yeni Musavat

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