Call for the release of human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev

"We identify with Intigam Aliyev", the lawyers write, "because we believe everybody should have a right to a fair trial, just as he does. Yet, Intigam Aliyev's trial was marred by procedural irregularities and violations of the right to a public hearing and the right to access the files and documents of the case." In addition, Intigam Aliyev's attorney managed to prove that he was not guilty of implementing projects without registration, which he was charged with.

The attached letter was sent to President Ilham Aliyev yesterday by email, telefax and postal mail.

It was also sent to Mr Iman Nagiyev, Chairman of the Baku Court of Appeal of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in front of which Intigam Aliyev is currently having his appeal considered to his sentence of 7,5 years imprisonment.

Please do not hesitate to share on Facebook and disseminate on Twitter, and of course to publish it on your own media outlets.

Please also send it to relevant authorities you can reach out to and your contacts within the international community.

Thank you all for your support and for helping in disseminating the letter.

All the best,

Florian.

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Intigam Aliyev - lawyers letter		158 kB