Parviz Hashimli kept in the jail of the Ministry of National Security starts hunger strike
On April 15 a journalist Parviz Hashimli kept in the jail of the Ministry of National Security began a hunger strike in protest against the violation of his rights, according to his lawyer Elchin Sadigov, who visited Hashimli today.
Hashimli said that after yesterday's speech in court, where he complained about the conditions of detention in jail MNS and beatings, it was again under pressure. In particular, Hashimli was threatened imprisonment in solitary confinement. A week ago Hashimli demanded to allow him to meet with family or give an opportunity to call, but received no reply.
On April 15 morning the journalist again demanded a meeting with relatives. "Therefore, today Parviz notified the authorities of the prison , began a hunger strike , demanding to meet with his family," said Sadigov.
According to him, the journalist’s health has worsened. Furthermore, it suffers from toothache that needs fillings. However, they say in jail that they do not fill the tooth, only remove.
Employee of the newspaper " Biyzim Yol" , the head of the site moderator.az Parviz Hashimli was arrested on September 17, 2013 by the MNS. In March the arrest term was extended for another three months. He is charged under Articles 206.3.2 (smuggling) and 228.2.1 (illegal possession of firearms.) The journalist pleaded not guilty, saying that during the investigation he was forced to testimony against some officials who allegedly financed the opposition. He also was made to slander PFPA leader Ali Kerimli. -16B04-
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