12:17, 10 May 2014

Azerbaijani rights defenders visit PFPA activist to check torture information

Kyamalya Bananyarly, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), arrested for 30 days after taking part in a protest action, was visited by rights defenders Elchin Bekhbudov and Vugar Magerramov. They said that they intended to ask law enforcement bodies to check the messages that the woman had been tortured.

"Kyamalya Bananyarly complained about the use of violence against her during the detention and while she was kept at the Nasimi district police office. She also expressed dissatisfaction with the court ruling to arrest her for 30 days. I also think that the appointment to a woman 30 days in jail as a punishment is an unjustified and harsh measure," said Bekhbudov.

When asked whether Bekhbudov saw any traces of violence on Bananyarly, he said that he did not see any visible signs of violence.

"However, I also can't but trust her words about the physical and moral pressure exerted on her. I therefore intend to appeal to the MIA to investigate the application of torture," said Elchin Bekhbudov.

Author: Faik Medzhid

Source: CK correspondent