Headquarters "Kura": verdict against I.Amiraslanov is an order

Headquarters civil society "Kura" condemned  the conviction two days ago in Sabirabad a local activist Ilham Amiraslanov.  The statement  noted inconsistency  of  charges of illegal possession of weapons, and the subsequent conviction  for  two years  of imprisonment. "The accusation was fabricated, a pistol and ammunition were planted to him,"   the statement said.

Preliminary investigation was biased and after detention,  Amiraslanov was  tortured. At trial, no defense witnesses were questioned, and the video was not reviewed. The court did not conduct an objective investigation, and  journalists were not admitted  to the  trial, the  statement reads.

Amiraslanov has been  illegally convicted  for his active civil position, according to the headquarters of the "Kura". His arrest is to intimidate people and keep people from fighting for their rights.

Amiraslanov  actively advocated for the rights of people affected by the floods in the rivers  of Kura and Araz in spring and summer of 2010. He demonstrated integrity and uncompromising attitude to the facts of misappropriation of funds allocated for flood relief and compensation to citizens.

In conclusion, the headquarters "Kura"  demanded  a revision of an unfair  court ruling against Amiraslanov and his immediate release. -05D06-