Reporter Nurlan Gahramanli Arrested and Found Guilty of Disseminating Prohibited Information

Baku/22.09.23/Turan:  Nurlan Gahramanli, a freelance reporter, has been found guilty of disseminating prohibited information under Article 388-1.1.1 and subsequently administratively arrested for a period of 30 days. The decision was made by the Yasamal District Court on September 21.

According to accounts from N.Gahramanli's relatives as reported by Turan, he was forcibly taken from his residence in Sumgayit by individuals in civilian attire at noon. His family stated, "They arrived under the pretext of being from the Internet provider and summoned Nurlan. As soon as he stepped outside, they forcibly restrained him and took him away."

During his appearance in court, Nurlan Gahramanli told reporters that he had experienced both psychological and physical coercion, providing evidence of injuries on his body. The circumstances surrounding his arrest have raised concerns about potential human rights violations and the freedom of the press.