The Baku Court of Appeal today rejected the complaint of activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev to extend his arrest until February 28, the lawyer Rovshan Rahimli.
According to her, the activist will continue the hunger strike for 19 days and is in serious condition. Hajiyev’s dizziness intensified, his blood pressure was lowered, and there were sharp pains in his internal organs.
* Bakhtiyar Hajiyev was detained on December 9 on charges of hooliganism and contempt of court. On the same day, the Khatai District Court arrested him for 1 month and 20 days. On December 15, Hajiyev went on a hunger strike demanding his release. On December 28, he ended his hunger strike after persistent calls from the public and family members. However, on January 9, he resumed his hunger strike after the appeal court refused to release him and continues to this day.
On January 21, the court extended Hajiyev’s arrest for another 1 month.