The Baku Court of Grave Crimes—in the capital city of Azerbaijan—has completed the trial of NIDA civic movement member Elgiz Gahraman.
Azerbaijan opposition member sentenced to long prison term
STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 17, ARTSAKHPRESS: In his final statement, the defendant pleaded not guilty, according to APA news agency of Azerbaijan.
Subsequently, the court passed its verdict, and sentenced the opposition activist to five and a half years in prison.
Gahraman was charged with illegal drug possession, trafficking, and consumption.