Number of parties using a single list of political prisoners increases
The number of parties that support a single list of political prisoners, prepared by human rights defenders and public structures can grow.
The Chairman of the Classic Popular Front Party, Mirmahmud Miralioglu, without naming people, said Turan, that some parties are negotiating , and there is already initial agreement.
"Everything will be decided on Friday, at a meeting in the office of our party," said Miralioglu.
Earlier, on August 11 at the common meeting, a list was supported by nine parties "Classic Popular Front," "Musavat", "People", "Umid", Democratic, Democratic Islam "Great Azerbaijan", "Unified Azerbaijan and national unity," Liberal.
A single list of political prisoners consisting of 98 people was prepared in accordance with the criteria approved by the Council of Europe and the 28 human rights organizations and lawyers. -05B04-
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