Police Violence against Journalist

Baku/11.09.19/Turan: On the morning of September 11, the reporter of the "Azadlig" newspaper, Tazahan Miralamli, was subjected to police violence. The incident occurred in front of the Yasamal district court, where activists of the Popular Front party came, accompanied by the press. Arriving at the police squads used violence against those gathered, including journalists. One of the police sergeants hit Miralamli, who fell, and was injured. This happened after the journalist introduced himself and urged the police not to violate his professional rights and not to interfere with work. There were dozens of witnesses, and it was recorded by other journalists. The editorial board of the "Azadlig" newspaper regarded the incident as evidence of a gross violation of the rights and freedoms of journalists in the country, as an outspoken arbitrariness of the authorities regarding freedom of expression. -02D-

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