Consideration of the legal claim of the journalist Khadija Ismaylova against "Ses" newspaper

Preparatory meeting under the chairmanship of  the judge Rauf Ahmadov  on the  claim of the employee of the suit radio "Azadliq", Khadija Ismayilova, against the newspaper "Ses" was held on November 14 in Sabail court.

Ismailova has filed a lawsuit  due to the insult of her honor and dignity, and damage to her business reputation.

The rights of  the journalist  are protected by  the lawyers  of the  Media Rights Institute (MRI.)  The litigation between Khadija Ismailova and government is controlled  by the newspaper "Ses"  due to offensive  publications about Ismaylova in the newspaper .

The newspaper "Ses" at different times published 10 articles  containing insults and slander against the journalist. The lawyers asked the court to declare the articles insulting the honor and dignity, and violation of the right to respect for private life,  to order the newspaper to pay financial compensation to the plaintiff, as well as bring it to publish an apology and retraction in the newspaper.

The next court hearing is scheduled for December 19.–04C06--