Opposition Party Calls on Authorities Not to Doom Azerbaijan to Self-Isolation

Baku / 17.10.17 / Turan: The Classic Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (CPFPA) issued a statement condemning the authorities for repressions against the oppositionists.

There are more than 160 political prisoners in the country, including about 20 journalists and bloggers. According to the number of political prisoners and "prisoners of conscience," Azerbaijan is among the leaders in Europe.

Pressure on activists continues even in prisons, where they are imprisoned in punishment cells, tightened the terms of punishment, and tortured.

The CPFPA also condemns the campaign against the Council of Europe, believing that, because of corruption and human rights violations, the authorities doom the country to isolation from the civilized world.

"The pressure on the Turan news agency testifies to the desire to completely destroy the free press and to finally prohibit the freedom of expression. Those protesting against economic decline, social tension and corruption are summoned to the police and subjected to pressure."

CPFPA noting the inadmissibility of all this, stresses the importance of the country"s cooperation with international organizations, putting an end to the pressure on individuals exercising their constitutional rights and freedoms.

The party demands the unconditional release of all persons arrested under far-fetched and politically motivated charges. -06D-