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TERM OF ARREST OF ARIF YUNUS EXTENDED FOR FIVE MONTHS
Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijan
February 23, 2015 Monday
Baku / 23.01.15 / Turan: Today the Nasimi court extended for another
5 months - until August 5, 2015, the term of arrest of the conflict
researcher Arif Yunus accused of high treason.
Turan was told by the lawyer Afghan Mammadov. He said the court's
decision is unreasonable. The defense intends to file an appeal. He
also noted that Yunus refuses to testify.
Yunus was arrested on August 5, 2014, a week after the arrest of his
wife, human rights activist Leyla Yunus. The couple is accused of
espionage in favor of Armenia. However, they reject the allegations
and find them far-fetched and politically motivated.
Amnesty International recognized them as "prisoners of conscience".
From: A. Papazian
Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijan
February 23, 2015 Monday
Baku / 23.01.15 / Turan: Today the Nasimi court extended for another
5 months - until August 5, 2015, the term of arrest of the conflict
researcher Arif Yunus accused of high treason.
Turan was told by the lawyer Afghan Mammadov. He said the court's
decision is unreasonable. The defense intends to file an appeal. He
also noted that Yunus refuses to testify.
Yunus was arrested on August 5, 2014, a week after the arrest of his
wife, human rights activist Leyla Yunus. The couple is accused of
espionage in favor of Armenia. However, they reject the allegations
and find them far-fetched and politically motivated.
Amnesty International recognized them as "prisoners of conscience".
From: A. Papazian