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Azadlyg bloc condemns plans to shut down foreign radio stations in Azerbaijan

04 November 2008 [11:18] - TODAY.AZ
Azadlyg political bloc has made a statement condemning the intention to cease the transmission of three foreign radio stations - Azadlyg, Voice of America and BBC, reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the Liberal Party of Azerbaijan, joining the bloc.
The statement says that the bloc is anxious about the recent statement of the National Television and Radio Council.

"These three foreign radio stations are currently providing objective and comprehensive information. Azadlyg bloc considers that by such statements the powers again try to worsen the situation with freedom of speech", notes the statement.

Azadlyg bloc demands to make the activity of these radio stations free and, moreover, it urges the international organizations and public to pay attention to this negative fact.

Azadlyg bloc notably includes the Liberal Party of Azerbaijan, Civil Development Party and Popular Front Party.

/Day.Az/
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