"These actions and once more stated the violation of fundamental human rights in Azerbaijan as a vivid and visible reality"
The illegal arbitrary detention of Azerbaijani opposition journalist in exile in Tbilisi Afghan Mukhtarlii arised indignation not only in Georgia but also in the world, Armen Ashotyan, the NA lawmaker, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, touched upon the issue. US State Department and the European External Action Service reacted rigidly regarding these actions and once more stated the violation of fundamental human rights in Azerbaijan as a vivid and visible reality. The full investigation of this case is not considered only to be Georgia's internal issue, but also is an imperative for international community to respond to this outrageous challenge. The issue is also relevant for guaranteeing the rights and fundamental freedoms of the blacklisted by Azerbaijan foreigners, as well as citizens of Armenia and Artsakh, notes Ashotyan. In connection with the case Tigran Balayan, press secretary of the MFA, expressed his opinion on Twitter, linking it to the Lapshin’s case, “Lack of relevant reaction by the international community toward Lapshin’s detention and extradition to Azerbaijan encouraged Baku.”
