Trial against journalists who incited Islamic religion launched in BakuMarch 20, 2007 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday a trial launched in Sabil district court of Baku against two Azeri journalists. Reporter Rafiq Tagi and editor S. Sadagatoglu of "Senet" newspaper are accused of inciting religious hatred with an article that criticized Islam. On November 15 the court ordered a 2-month imprisonment for R. Tagi and S. Sadagatoglu as a preventive punishment. . Tagi's November 1, 2006 article titled "Europe and we" asserted that Islamic religion has suffocated people, pulled them away from freedom and hindered humanity's development, and said the Prophet Muhammad created problems for Eastern countries. R. Tagi and S. Sadagatoglu were arrested under 283rd article of Azeri Penal Code (inciting religious, national and racial hatred). First lawyer of defendants Isahan Ashurov basing on corresponding articles of law demanded to change preventive punishment for his clients because of violation of their rights. However the court rejected the petition. The next hearing is scheduled for April 2, Day.az reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |