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An influential US senator, Republican John McCain, in an interview with the Azerbaijani service of Radio “Voice of America” called on Baku to release the journalist Khadija Ismailova, threatening otherwise taking action against the authorities of Azerbaijan, reports news agency Turan.

What does it mean personally for the work of Senator journalist Khadija Ismailova, which investigated the family business members Ilham Aliyev and members of his family and soon was arrested?

In answering this question, the senator said that the arrest of Khadija goes beyond one person and covers a much wider range of issues.

“It’s about exposing corruption on the part of a brave and courageous woman. Arresting Khadija, the government is fighting against democracy and freedom of the press, showing everything that happens for the same activities.

Thus, it is not only the story of Khadija, and the evidence of the necessity of reforms “, – said the senator.

The US Congress is discussing a bill Global Magnitsky directed against public officials who violate human rights around the world, and Senator McCain is one of those who support this document …

“If the authorities continue to violate human rights, you need to take action against the government of Azerbaijan. Magnitsky Act frightened dictators around the world. Of course, we should seriously consider this option, but I hope that before we get to that, Khadija will be freed. ”

What is the impact on bilateral relations incarceration Khadija Ismayilova?

In answering this question, the senator said, there is no doubt that her continued detention would have a negative impact.

“The government ignores international norms, continues to arrest innocent people, violating their rights and freedom of the press. The continuation of these processes forces us to take certain steps.

My message to the Government of Azerbaijan that I’m an old friend of the country. I know many people in the government and had been in the country.

What they do – it is wrong. They spoil the image of the entire nation. Azerbaijanis are good, kind people. The authorities’ actions detrimental to their image “, – concluded John McCain.

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