By Jane Whyatt
Eleven British Members of Parliament from almost all the different political parties are backing a motion in support of kidnapped journalist Afgan Mukhtarli.
Early Day Motion in support of kidnapped journalist
The MPs are reminding Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson that Azerbaijan, where Mukhtarli is being held, has signed the European Convention on Human Rights. Their message is: “to advise the Azerbaijani Government that the role of journalism should be respected and that fears of reports of wrongdoing within government should not lead to persecution of the messengers.“ Inspired by Sir Peter Bottomley, a veteran Conservative former Cabinet Minister, the Early…
