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HRH asks Azeri authorities to restore rights striking student

The Human Rights House Foundation is deeply concerned about the condition of the 6 students that are in hunger strike in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan. Therefore a letter was sent to both the Minister of Education and the Ombudsman, asking for the immediate restoration of their rights to education. After 15 days without food some of the strikers are at the end of their reserves. There are strong indications that their expulsion from university was politically motivated. Read the letters here. (11-JAN-06)

Published: January 11, 2006

The Human Rights House Foundation is deeply concerned about the condition of the 6 students that are in hunger strike in Baku, Azerbaijan. Therefore a letter was sent to both the Minister of Education and the Ombudsman, asking for the immediate restoration of their rights to education. After 15 days without food some of the strikers are at the end of their reserves. There are strong indications that their expulsion from university was politically motivated. Read the letters here. (11-JAN-06)

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