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  • BAKU: US embassy condemns "disgusting personal attacks" on Azeri jou

    Turan news agency, Azerbaijan
    Aug 29 2013


    US embassy condemns "disgusting personal attacks" on Azeri journalist



    The US embassy in Azerbaijan has condemned a new wave of attacks on
    investigative journalist Xadica Ismayilova. In a statement it
    published today [29 August], the embassy expressed its support to the
    freedom of expression but noted that this freedom should not be used
    to publish "disgusting personal attacks.

    "We are deeply disturbed by the ongoing, targeted harassment of
    journalist Xadica Ismayilova. These actions are appalling and must
    stop. We continue to strongly urge the completion of a legitimate
    investigation into this case, in accordance with Azerbaijani laws and
    international commitments. Doing so will demonstrate that Azerbaijan
    is concerned about reporters' rights and safety, upholding the rule of
    law, and promoting an ethical and robust media environment," the
    statement said.

    Following the publication on the Internet of hidden camera footage of
    the journalist's private life, a number of pro-governmental media have
    recently been disseminated unsubstantiated reports about Ismayilova's
    "Armenian roots", as well as materials compromising her close
    relatives.

    All this is happening amid an attitude of condonation employed by the
    Press Council which is obliged to protect the ethical norms of
    journalism.

    [Translated from Russian]

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