Document #1131471

Amnesty International (Author)

Urgent Action 179/06 [EUR 55/003/2006]

http://www2.amnesty.se/uaonnet.nsf/Senaste+veckan/8D9A96D68A26C3DEC125719B003E12C8?opendocument

ecoi.net description:
Journalist for the opposition newspaper Azadlyq, Sakit Mirza Zakhidov, was arrested on 23 June 2006; a statement issued by the Ministry alleged that 10 grams of heroin had been found on him; prominent opposition journalists believe that his arrest is politically motivated
Country:
Azerbaijan
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
27 June 2006
Original link:
http://www2.amnesty.se/uaonnet.nsf/Senaste+veckan/8D9A96D68A26C3DEC125719B003E12C8?opendocument
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1131471 (former ID 51180)

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