EU and UK politicians voice concerns about journalist Afgan Mukhtarli
By Jane Whyatt
Politicians in the European and British parliament are publicly calling for fair treatment of the Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, who was abducted in Georgia and is facing trial in Azerbaijan.
Rebecca Harms MEP. Photo: Green Party
Speaking to ECPMF from the European Parliament, Rebecca Harms MEP told ECPMF she of her concerns. She said it is worrying that Afgan Mukhtarli’s lawyers are not being given proper facilities.
“I have been told that they could not have private confidential conversations. It has been reported that the notes one of the lawyers took in a meeting with Afgan have been read by…
