OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media welcomes Adnan Hajizade's release from jail

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic, welcomed the release of jailed blogger Adnan Hajizade, according to OSCE website.

"I am relieved that Hacizade was finally released. This had been a long-standing request of my Office and many international organizations and non-governmental organizations world wide. I have raised this issue on numerous occasions with Azerbaijani officials," Mijatovic said, and called on the Azerbaijani authorities to also release Emin Milli and Eynulla Fatullayev.

Hacizade was released after the Baku Appellate Court ruled on November 18 that he should not serve the remainder of his prison term.


/APA/

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