Leyla Yunus: the arrest of Hilal Mamedov is a pressure on national minorities

There are several versions for the explanation the arrest of Hilal Mamedov, a representative of the Talysh ethnic minorities; editor of "Talysh Sado" newspaper, Turan was told by Leyla Yunus, a human rights activist. First, irritation of the authorities could because mehkhana placed in the "You Tube" in the Talysh language, which was accompanied by a commentary that, in contrast to President Ilham Aliyev, will spend millions on "Eurovision", meykhana in Talysh language has become popular for free.

   Second, Hilal Mamedov had a great reputation among the Talysh ethnic minorities, and official Baku does not like such people.

    After Novruzali Mamedov died in custody, Hilal  has become a second  authority for the Talysh  people.

    "I insist that this arrest is the specific pressure on minorities,"  said  Leyla Yunus. According to her, today she will hold a meeting with foreign ambassadors,  and will discuss the situation with national minorities.

    Leyla Yunus reminded that in the protocol of detention of  Hilal Mamedov noted that five grams of drugs were found with him, and 30 grams of heroin was found in his  house. This is too much.

    Hilal Mamedov  is charged under  the Article 234 (drug possession), and he can be imprisoned from  three to 12 years.

    Currently, he is in the   Nizami District Police Office; its is expected that today the country will authorize  his arrest  for the  period of investigation. -05B04-