France calls for the release of all political prisoners

The government of France welcomed the pardon 148 convicts in Azerbaijan, including journalists, political activists, and NGO members, on the eve of Novruz.

"We hope that this gesture will be followed by other measures the release of persons detained or sentenced conditionally because of his political activities, which will contribute to the general movement towards the rule of law,"  reads the information of the  French Embassy in Baku sent to Turan agency.

On March 17, President of Azerbaijan pardoned 148 convicts, including 14 political prisoners. Another political prisoner, journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov was released by the court of appeal, which replaced the real term of imprisonment for a conditional punishment. -06D-

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