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– IRFS condemns "politically-motivated" verdict against "Azadliq" executive director Faig Amirli (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News July 31, 2017

IRFS calls on Azerbaijan to immediately release Azadliq executive director Faig Amirli and to stop the harassment of the newspaper and its staff.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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