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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE URGES BAKU TO PROVIDE AUTHOR AYLISLI'S SAFETY
February 20, 2013 - 15:01 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Department of State have been closely
watching the situation with Azeri author Akram Aylisli, facing threats
in Baku over a book sympathizing with Armenians, the spokesperson said.
"It's our understanding today that the Modern Musavat party has now
rescinded the offer and law enforcement authorities have called in
this individual for questioning, which is the right way for this
to go. Obviously, we strongly support and believe in respect for
freedom of expression. We urge the Azerbaijani Government to uphold
its commitments to protect the safety and security of Mr. Aylisli
and all of its citizens," Victoria Nuland stated during a briefing.
Earlier, Modern Musavat party leader Hafiz Hajiyev offered a 10,000
manat reward for cutting Aylisli's ear.
February 20, 2013 - 15:01 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Department of State have been closely
watching the situation with Azeri author Akram Aylisli, facing threats
in Baku over a book sympathizing with Armenians, the spokesperson said.
"It's our understanding today that the Modern Musavat party has now
rescinded the offer and law enforcement authorities have called in
this individual for questioning, which is the right way for this
to go. Obviously, we strongly support and believe in respect for
freedom of expression. We urge the Azerbaijani Government to uphold
its commitments to protect the safety and security of Mr. Aylisli
and all of its citizens," Victoria Nuland stated during a briefing.
Earlier, Modern Musavat party leader Hafiz Hajiyev offered a 10,000
manat reward for cutting Aylisli's ear.