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23 May 2008 [12:58] - Today.Az
Editor-in-chief of Azadlyg newspaper Ganimat Zahid has been transferred to jail No 17, locating in Bina settlement.

The due announcement was made by journalist's defender Rashid Hajili.

He said yesterday Zahid was transferred from the Bail investigation ward to jail No 17.

It should be noted that on March 7 the Yasamal district court of Baku, presided by judge Sudaba Mamedova, passed a verdict on the case of editor-in-chief of Azadlyg opposition daily Ganimat Zahid and Baku resident Vusal Hasanov.

In line with the verdict, Ganimat Zahid was sentenced to four years of imprisonment and Vusal Hasanov to 1.5 years. The Baku Appellate Court upheld the decision of the first court instance.

/Day.Az/


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