Azerbaijani oppositionist who starved for more than three months was sentenced to four years in prison

The Garadagh District Court of Baku sentenced Zamin Salayev, an activist of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, to four years in prison. The defense considers the verdict illegal and intends to appeal against it. Salaev intends to continue the hunger strike, which has been going on for 105 days. PFPA leader Ali Karimli told reporters at the courthouse that the sentence to the activist is the political revenge of the authorities for his opposition activities and inflexibility.

Recall that Zamin Salaev was arrested on February 8. A criminal case was initiated against him for hooliganism and the use of force. He stated that the accusation was false and that he was being punished for criticizing the authorities on social networks. Human rights activists recognized Salaev as a political prisoner.

Earlier, the US Embassy in Baku called on the authorities to release Salayev and other political prisoners.

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