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Who is Farid
Farid Mehralizada is a renowned economist, civil society figure and current political prisoner. He worked as an economy analyst for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Azerbaijani service and contributed to multiple platforms, including Baku Research Institute. He regularly provided sharp commentaries on the socio-economic situation in Azerbaijan for independent media despite the country’s growing government censorship. Mehralizada’s analyses, critical of Azerbaijan’s policies on social welfare, education and climate, led to his arrest on political grounds. He was detained on 30 May 2024 amid the ongoing crackdown on critical voices, independent media and NGOs in Baku.
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what happened
Farid Mehralizada was violently detained in central Baku on 30 May 2024 by plain-clothed men and a bag was placed over his head. A search was also conducted at his apartment, where his equipment was confiscated. Mehralizada was brought to Baku City Main Police Department, where he was interrogated for two days before the court sentenced him to four months of pre-trial detention. Although no evidence was provided to back the accusation, Mehralizada was charged with smuggling in connection to the Abzas Media case.
In August 2024, a set of new charges, including illegal entrepreneurship, tax evasion, document forgery, and more, were brought against Mehralizada within the Abzas Media case and his pre-trial detention was extended till late December.
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In August 2024, a set of new charges, including illegal entrepreneurship, tax evasion, document forgery, and more, were brought against Mehralizada within the Abzas Media case and his pre-trial detention was extended till late December.
For more info, visit OC Media.