by Meydan TV
On 12 January, the Balakan Regional Court in Azerbaijan sentenced investigative journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to six years in prison, concluding a trial which has been widely criticised internationally.
Afgan Mukhtarli. Photo: Meydan TV
In his final statement, the state prosecutor had asked the court to sentence Mukhtarli to eight years in prison, citing a lack of extenuating circumstances.
In their statements, defence lawyers pointed out that, over the course of the trial, the court had rejected all of their motions and refused to allow any of their evidence, making it impossible for the defence to present its case.
Mukhtarli denied the…
