US Embassy welcomes release of Azeri bloggers

US Embassy in Azerbaijan welcomed the release of bloggers.

“We welcome the early release of Azerbaijani youth leaders and bloggers Adnan Hajizade and Emin Milli. The United States has shown a strong interest in the cases of Hajizade and Milli, as evidenced by both President Obama and Secretary Clinton publicly calling for their release," the U.S. embassy said in a statement.

"The decision by Azerbaijani courts to release the two bloggers constitutes a positive step. We hope for a speedy release of journalist Eynulla Fatullayev, as well. An independent judiciary, free from political influence and a vibrant civil society are cornerstones of a modern democratic state," it says in a statement.

"The United States remains committed to working with the government and people of Azerbaijan to advance democratic reforms, including on freedom of expression and association."


/APA/

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