Here are the names of the pardoned today – in addition to journalist Rauf Mirgadirov who was released this morning by a decicion by the Court of Appeals:
1. Rasul Jafarov – HRD
2. Rashad Hasanov (NIDA)
3. Tofig Yagublu – opposition politician
4. Parviz Hashimli;- journalist
5. Anar Mammadli – HRD
6. Taleh Khasmamedov – HRD
7 Yadigar Mammadli- journalist
8. Nemat Panahli – opposition politician
9 Rashadat Akhundov (NIDA)
10. Hilal Mammadov – HRD
11. Mammad Azizov (NIDA)
12. Omar Mammadov (NIDA)
13. Siraj Karimov (one of the two imprisoned blogger brothers)
Khadija Ismayilova, Intigam Aliyev and Ilgar Mammadov, several other famous activists – NIDA members Ilkin Rustamzade, Abdul Abilov, journalist Seymur Hazi, youth activist Murad Adilov, Asif Yusifli and many more remain in jail. More work to do!