Journalist Zahir Amanov has been released

Journalist Zahir Amanov has been released.

His lawyer Elchin Sadigov told Pressklub.az. According to him according toZ. Amanov was taken under police control during the investigation.

Let `s note that, The head of the cenub.az news portal, Z. Amanov, visited Masalli District a few days ago Police He was detained by officers of the Department of Internal Affairs. A criminal case has been launched against him under Article 182.1 (extortion) of the Criminal Code.

Let `s note that, Zahir Amanov is the editor-in-chief of the Janub Khabarlari newspaper published in the Masalli region.

Recall that, a number of journalistic organizations yesterday and Media leaders appealed to the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Vilayat Eyvazov. They demanded the release of Zahir Amanov during the investigation and said that his release was fair. and They are ready to guarantee that it will not create any problems for unimpeded conduct.