"I call for the immediate release of Ilgar Mammadov," wrote on his page on twitter, PACE President Ann Brassor. On May 22 the European Court of Human Rights adopted decision stating that the purpose of the arrest of Ilgar Mammadov is to silence him and punish him. On March 17, 2014 Sheki Serious Crimes Court sentenced Ilgar Mammadov to seven years' imprisonment. He was convicted on trumped up charges in connection with the events Ismayilly region on 23-24 January 2013.
On May 22 the European Court recognized violation of the liberty of the leader of the Movement REAL, Ilgar Mamedov, the presumption of his innocence, and the restriction of his rights.
Amnesty International has declared him a prisoner of conscience. However, the Azerbaijani authorities deny that the arrest of Ilgar Mamedov was politically motivated. - 16D04-
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Baku Court for Serious Crimes, chaired by Elnur Nuriyev, held a regular session on 29 November on the case of Tofig Yagublu, a member of the coordination centre of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) and the Musavat Party.
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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has condemned the crackdown on peaceful protests in the country and called on the country to remain faithful to European values.
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The Azerbaijani Interior Ministry has lifted the ban on Samira Gasymly, the wife of political scientist Azer Gasymly, from leaving the country. However, her trip abroad was disrupted because she did not catch her flight.
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Three members of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) have been detained over the past two days.
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