IMPRISONED DEFENDER DENIED HEALTH CARE

The health of Anar Mammadli, human rights defender and climate advocate, has deteriorated in detention. The authorities are refusing to provide him with the healthcare he requires. He has been in detention on fabricated charges since April 29, 2024 and must be immediately and unconditionally released.

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Dear President Aliyev,

I am writing to express my grave concerns regarding the continued arbitrary detention of human rights defender, Anar Mammadli, and denial of adequate healthcare in prison. According to his lawyers, Anar Mammadli`s health has deteriorated in prison. His arthritis has reportedly worsened, and he has developed regular stomach cramps and headaches. He is also suffering from symptoms of bronchitis, including shortness of breath and a persistent cough. Many of those health issues have started in 2014 following his previous arbitrary detention and have worsened further during his present arrest.

On October 17 and 25, 2024, he had blood tests and stomach scans carried out in the prison medical facilities; however, the prison authorities have not subsequently provided him with the result of his medical examination. The penitentiary authorities have to date failed to carry out thorough examinations and to provide him with the treatment that he requires, despite several appeals from his lawyer.

I urge you to ensure Anar Mammadli’s immediate and unconditional release. Pending this, he must be provided with adequate healthcare to assess and treat his deteriorating health, including providing him with the results of his recent medical examination. I also urge you to end the misuse of the criminal justice system to target criticism and dissent.

Yours sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

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