Nargiz Absalamova’s prison term has been extended
One of the journalists imprisoned in the criminal case related to the publication of AbzasMedia – Nargiz Absalamova it is reported that the period of detention has been extended. It is noted that on February 24, the presentation of the investigative body (Ministry of Internal Affairs) was considered in the Khatai District Court.
This information was given to Azadlig Radio by relatives of the journalist. According to them, the investigator defended the presentation in the court and said that the investigation has not been completed yet, and a number of investigative actions should be carried out on this criminal case.
According to the information provided, N. Absalamova herself and her lawyer objected to the presentation. N. Absalamova said that she did not commit any crime, she was punished for her professional activity.
Her lawyer said that the investigation can be continued without keeping N. Absalamova in prison. Recalling that N. Absalamova did not evade the investigation even before her arrest, the lawyer said that there is no reason to keep her in prison.
However, despite the objections of the defense, the judge granted the presentation. It was reported that N. Absalamova’s detention period was increased by another 3 months during the investigation period.
So far, it has not been possible to get an opinion on the criticisms of the defense side from a separate court.
N. Absalamova has been in prison since December 1. He is accused of smuggling, but he considers the accusation to be false.
Arrests in the “AbzasMedia case” began on November 20 last year. First, the director of the site Ulvi Hasanlisaid to be the deputy director Muhammad Kekaloveditor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifqizi was arrested. Later arrests journalists Hafiz Babaly, Nargiz Absalamova and Elnara Gasimova continued with They are also charged with Article 206.3.2 (smuggling by a group of persons) of the Criminal Code. The sanction of this article provides for imprisonment from 5 to 8 years.
None of the mentioned journalists feel guilty, they consider it as pressure on their professional activities. The prison terms of other people arrested in connection with this case have also been increased.