Member of Parliament calls to punish Rahim Gaziyev
Deputy Chairman of the ruling party and MP, Siyavush Novruzov, called to punish the former defense minister, Rahim Gaziyev, for his criticism of President Ilham Aliyev.
Thus, in an interview with the pro-government agency «Ses» and in the pages of the ruling body of the "Yeni Azerbaijan" party, Novruzov used phrases and expressions that fall under Article 148 of the Criminal Code (insult). In particular, he called Gaziyev "dishonest and unscrupulous," "not a man", "yard dog," "traitor," "Russian intelligence agent," "dog, which had to be shot, and his house should be burnt," etc.
Novruzov used such epithets in response to an open letter from Rahim Gaziyev to the president Ilham Aliyev; the letter called to respect people and not to violate the rights of citizens.
Commenting Turan this interview, a lawyer Alasgar Mammadov said that such expressions by Novruzov is a clear violation of the media law and the Articles of the Criminal Code.
"It is noteworthy that earlier courts considered an insult and brought to justice the editor of "Khural" newspaper for the expression "the press butcher." The newspaper "Azadlig" was brought to justice for comparing a parliamentarian Novruzali Aslanv with a literary character "Novruzali", said the lawyer.
Therefore, Rahim Gaziyev has every right to file a lawsuit against the author of the material, of the newspapers and Siyavush Novruzov, said Mammadov.
In his letter to the president of state, Rahim Gaziyev called Ilham Aliyev to end the soldier deaths in the army.
After this publication, Gaziev was detained by police, which demanded to stop criticizing the president. -03B-
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