Azerbaijan: Journalist denied release for refusing to play volley-ball

'On the prison system’s recommendation, a judge has rejected a request for the early release of Ganimat Zahidov, the editor of the opposition daily Azadlig, on the grounds that he refused to take part in a volley-ball game in prison. The decision was taken by a regional court in Azizbekov on 17 September.'

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Author Organisation: Reporters without Borders