Document #1169935

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)

Azeri Activist Threatened

http://iwpr.net/report-news/georgia-azeri-activist-threatened

ecoi.net description:
Government has denied refugee status to the Azerbaijani human rights activist Samedov despite he might suffer persecution if he is returned home; he is accused by Azerbaijani authorities of having organized “mass riots” in Baku during the presidential election in October 2003 and could face a prison sentence of between 5 to 7 years if convicted 
Country:
Georgia
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)
Published:
31 August 2006
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/georgia-azeri-activist-threatened
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1169935 (former ID 55608)

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