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Samad Seyidov: “PACE Resolution states the political prisoner problem in Azerbaijan to be closed”

28 June 2005 [08:39] - TODAY.AZ
“I am not aware of Malcolm Bruce’s statement. Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE) Resolution states that political prisoner problem in Azerbaijan is closed”.
APA was told by the head of Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samad Seyidov.

He also expressed opinion on statement made by CE rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan Malcolm Bruce regarding the existence of political prisoner problem in our country. According to S.Seyidov, the Resolution of PACE is important for Azerbaijan after all. Head of the delegation told that, Azerbaijan is mutually cooperating with the Council of Europe and local rights organization in the field of defending human rights.

S.Seyidov stated that, working group has established on this matter and regular measure is taken by the group in the sphere of human rights and freedoms.

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