BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 1. The fact that
journalists have been subjected to attacks and physical violence
while covering incidents at the scenes, as well as faced obstacles
to carrying out their professional duties in recent days, is a
cause for concern.
This is reflected in a statement issued by the Media and
Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
It notes that such actions, which threaten journalists' safety,
also constitute interference with the public's right to receive
information about events of public importance.
The statement emphasizes that, under Article 6 of the Law of the
Republic of Azerbaijan “On Media,” unlawful interference in
journalists' professional activities, exerting pressure on them,
and persecuting them are unacceptable.
“The Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of
Azerbaijan strongly condemns acts of violence against journalists
and attempts to obstruct their lawful professional activities. The
Council expresses its confidence that the incidents will be
investigated promptly, comprehensively and objectively, and calls
on everyone to respect the lawful activities of media
representatives and uphold their right to perform their
professional duties safely, freely and without obstruction,” the
statement reads.
