Document #1269389

Amnesty International (Author)

Crackdown on peaceful protest exposes the full extent of human rights crisis in Council of Europe member state

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR55/006/2011/en/044bf206-6b8b-48f2-aef8-0316d318bb18/eur550062011en.pdf

ecoi.net description:
Wave of arrests and charges of "organising mass disorder" after opposition rally held 2 April; attempt to stifle next stage of protests planned for 17 April 2011; 10 activists detained in connection with protests are awaiting long-term prison sentences
Country:
Azerbaijan
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
14 April 2011
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/EUR55/006/2011/en/044bf206-6b8b-48f2-aef8-0316d318bb18/eur550062011en.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1269389 (former ID 158720)

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