CE calls to improve plight of media ahead of poll
The Council of Europe Secretary General`s representative in
Azerbaijan has said the country`s government should take steps to
improve the situation with local media during the October
presidential elections.
Veronika Kotek told a news conference on Tuesday that the analysis of ongoing developments shows that tensions have somewhat increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the October 15 poll.
"Tension in society is likely to rise further as the election day approaches. Considering this, journalists should be more responsible during the elections," she said, adding that there was potential to improve opportunities for journalists and they should be capitalized upon.
Kotek said the CE considered creating suitable conditions for the work of the media during the elections as a key priority.
Veronika Kotek told a news conference on Tuesday that the analysis of ongoing developments shows that tensions have somewhat increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the October 15 poll.
"Tension in society is likely to rise further as the election day approaches. Considering this, journalists should be more responsible during the elections," she said, adding that there was potential to improve opportunities for journalists and they should be capitalized upon.
Kotek said the CE considered creating suitable conditions for the work of the media during the elections as a key priority.
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