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– In "unprecedented and bold" step, Azerbaijan faces legal action for defying European Court (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News September 26, 2017

Azerbaijan is finally facing consequences for keeping political activist Ilgar Mammadov behind bars in violation of his rights and its legal obligations. This is an unprecedented and bold step – something the Council of Europe has never done before.
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