08 August 2011, 19:00
Azerbaijani authorities paid compensation to journalist Fatullaev by order of ECtHR
Journalist Fatullaev, a former political prisoner, received from the Government of Azerbaijan 27,822 euros by the order of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The payment occurred 15 months after making the ECtHR's decision.
This was told by Fatullaev himself at the today's press conference that he held in the office of the public movement "For human rights" created by him.
Fatullaev called the decision to pay compensation the "victory of the entire democratic community". He thanked everyone who once took part in the protection of his rights.
Earlier, the authorities refused to pay compensation under the pretext of the off-setting of debts of the newspapers "Real Azerbaijan" and "Gyundelik Azerbaijan" (Daily Azerbaijan), led by Fatullaev.
However, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe made the decision three times on the need for full implementation of the ECtHR's decision in favour of Fatullaev, including the payment of compensation to him.
Author: Faik Medzhid Source: CK correspondent
