26 January 2004, 18:10

Constituent meeting of Committee to Protect Rights of Rauf Arifoglu

A constituent meeting of the Committee to Protect Rights of Rauf Arifoglu, editor-in-chief of the opposition newspaper Yeni Musavat arrested on October 27 in connection with the October 15 and 16 events, was held at the International Press Club on January 22. Directors of the leading media and journalistic organizations, members of political parties and human rights activists participated in it.

Speakers called upon the public to support them in their struggle for the journalist's rights. Yadigar Mamedli, head of the NGO League of Journalists, was elected chairman of the Committee.

Editors note: See also the articles "Round table devoted to defense of Rauf Arifoglu", "Reporters Without Borders urges President Chirac to stand up for Azerbaijan journalistst".

Author: Vafa Faradjeva, CK correspondent Source: Caucasian Knot

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