Azerbaijani Supreme court orders release of investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova

Newsroom24x7 Staff

Khadija IsmayilovaBaku: The Azerbaijani Supreme Court decision to release investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova on a suspended sentence is being viewed as a positive step by Azerbaijan to expand freedom of expression and space for civic and political participation

Following the Azerbaijani Supreme Court decision to release Khadija, the USA has asked the Azerbaijani government to drop the remaining charges against her.

Khadija Ismayilova is an investigative journalist and radio host who works for the Azerbaijani service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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