Document #1008110

Amnesty International (Author)

Azerbaijan must stop harassment of activists inspired by Egypt protests

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/azerbaijan-must-stop-harassment-activists-inspired-egypt-protests-2011-02-11

ecoi.net description:
Jabbar Savalan and Elcin Hasanov, 2 members of oppositional youth group Azerbaijan Popular Front Party's (APFP), targeted by police after they used the internet to call for protests against the government; Savalan jailed for 2 months pending trial on drug charges; Hasanov summoned by police after calling for action against Savalan's detention
Country:
Azerbaijan
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
11 February 2011
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/azerbaijan-must-stop-harassment-activists-inspired-egypt-protests-2011-02-11
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1008110 (former ID 154620)

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