Authorities Punish Critical Journalist’s Brother Because of Him
Summary: Hearing 2 (April 22)
The accused person Murad Adilov is the brother of Natig Adilov, an employee of the pro-opposition newspaper Azadliq and a correspondent of the Azerbaijani Hour TV program which is openly critical of the government policies. Natig Adilov is also the head of the press service of the opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP). Murad Adilov himself is a member of APFP. After his persecution and his brother’s arrest, Natig Adilov moved to France, where he currently lives;
At today’s hearing, Murad...