Number of political prisoners hits 100 in Azerbaijan
Committee to protect the rights of political held a roundtable regarding political prisoners in Azerbaijan with participation of experts, human rights activists and representatives of political prisoners, Turan reported.
Relatives of the “group of Sayid Dadashbeyli” accused of the attempt of forcible overthrowing of power, and establishing of Islamic power in the country, said that accusations were falsified.
Members of families of political prisoners called to fight jointly for the restoration of their rights and a pressure and persecution by authorities. Letters addressed to every accused were read then.
According to different human rights protecting organizations, there are nearly 100 political prisoners in Azerbaijan. Among them are journalists, public and political figures, militaries and ordinary citizens.