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Democratic ideas forbidden; bloggers punished

Azerbaijan, IFEX
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November 18, 2009
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International Freedom of Expression eXchange: An Azeri court sentenced two bloggers to prison on 11 November in a politically motivated decision aimed at censoring young activists critical of the government, report the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) and other IFEX members.

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