The Court of Appeal uphold the detention of Rasul Jafarov

Baku Appeal Court today dismissed an appeal by human rights activist Rasul Jafarov against an extension of  his arrest, according to  Jafarov’s legal representative, Gunay Ismailova.

The complaint was filed against the Nasimi Court’s decision on 23 October on the extension of the Jafarov’s arrest for another three months. According to Ismailov, now defense intends to apply to change the measure of restraint on home arrest or release on bail.

* Coordinator of the Human Rights Campaign "The Art of Democracy", Rasul Jafarov, was arrested  on August  2 on charges of illegal business, tax evasion and abuse of office. He denies the charges. Amnesty International recognized Jafarova prisoner of conscience.”- 06B--

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