Document #1007971

Forum 18 (Author)

Threats and deportation "to stop us talking about God"

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1007971/1226_1220882734_archive.pdf
ecoi.net description:
Russian citizen Imamzade Mamedova deported from Azerbaijan to Russia for talking about her faith as a Jehovah's Witness in the North-western town of Zakatala; she and another woman spoke of threats by the police; Baptist pastor Shabanov still awaits trial in Zakatala police cell; he is charged with possessing a weapon
Country:
Azerbaijan
Source:
Forum 18 (Author)
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
8 September 2008
Document ID:
1007971 (former ID 105598)

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