Two sentenced over co-op with Iranian intelligence
Two Azerbaijani journalists were handed down jail terms on Tuesday
over cooperation with Iranian intelligence bodies.
The Grave Crimes Court sentenced deputy chairman of the Talysh Culture Center and editor-in-chief of the Tolyshi-Sedo newspaper, Novruzali Mammadov, to 10 years in prison, while the publication's employee Elman Guliyev - to six years.
The trial which started in mid-December had been held behind closed doors.
The Grave Crimes Court sentenced deputy chairman of the Talysh Culture Center and editor-in-chief of the Tolyshi-Sedo newspaper, Novruzali Mammadov, to 10 years in prison, while the publication's employee Elman Guliyev - to six years.
The trial which started in mid-December had been held behind closed doors.
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