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– Azerbaijani activist Ilgar Mammadov: Released but not free (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 17, 2018

Activist Ilgar Mammadov has been released from prison after serving five years on trumped up charges of inciting violence; he will serve a further two years suspended, during which time his freedom of movement will be limited.
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