Zahidov Sentensed to 3 Years

Dear all,

Sakit Zahidov, the satirical journalist was sentenced by the court for 3 years of imprisonment for false allegations of drug use. This is another blow to the freedom of press in Azerbaijan.

Here you can see the details
http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=19067

I thank everyone who took part in this initiative, and I'm sure all of the efforts of the civil society in Azerbaijan and abroad was not in vain. In any case, Zahidov's lawyers will continue strugle in upper courts, up to the European Court of Human Rights. Persistence and united efforts will ensure final victory.

So, keep on posting your action alerts and information about civil initiatives around the world.

Antonina, thanks for posting the action alert on Georgia. I have already signed the petition.

Maia, EXCELLENT PHOTOS!.. Thank you!

Cheers everyone...