The Interior Minister discussed with the representative of the Red Cross the situation in places of temporary detention
Baku/20.08.19/Turan: On August 20, Interior Minister Vilayat Eyvazov received the head of the Baku office of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Elena Aimon Sesser.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Eyvazov said that measures are being taken in the country to bring the state of places of detention in line with international standards and protect the rights of detainees.
Existing places of temporary detention of detainees are available for human rights defenders and are equipped with video cameras. Measures are being taken to eliminate corruption.
Elena Aimon Esser informed the Minister about the ongoing work of the Red Cross workers in places of detention and upcoming activities of this organization in Azerbaijan. -02D-
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