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Khadija Ismayilova's Sentence Suspended After Supreme Court Decision

Khadija Ismayilova was arrested December 5, based on article 125 of the Criminal Court (inciting to suicide).

On May 25, following Supreme Court Decision journalist Khadija Ismayilova's sentence was suspended. Acquitted of article 179 (appropriation) and 308 (abuse of power), Ismayilova is still facing charges of illegal entrepreneurship, and tax evasion.

On September 1, the Baku Court for Grave Crimes sentenced Khadija Ismayil to 7 years and 6 months in jail. She was acquitted for the "incitement to attempt suicide" charge and found guilty on charges of tax evasion, embezzlement and misappropriation, abuse of power, and illegal enterpreneurship.

On February 23, under the decision handed by the Binegedi District Court Judge Sedreddin Haciyev, investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova was found guilty based on the article 147.2 of the Criminal Code (slander). She was fined in the amount of 2,500Manat.

On February 13, Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Office issued a series of additional charges against an award- winning investigative reporter Ismayilova. She is facing up to 19 years if convicted for embezzlement, tax evasion, illegal business and abuse of power.

On January 27, Sabail District Court ruled to keep Khadija Ismayil in jail for another two months. On February 5, her two-months sentence was going to finalize.

Azerbaijani government claimed there were no political motives in Ismayilova's case.

Azadliq Radio believes Ismayilova's arrest is the result of her work, investigating illegal businesses of Azerbaijani government officials.

Ismayilova, journalist and host of daily show After Work was arrested December 5 by the order of the Sabail District Court of Baku on charges brought by the prosecutor office.

She was sentenced to two months of pre-trial detention based on Article 125 of the Criminal Code (inciting to suicide) on December 5.

Her apartment was searched on December 6.

This is live blog of RFE/RL Azerbaijani Service with the most recent updates on the case.

NOTE*: Timestamps are local time in Baku

15:13 2.1.2015

Khadija shares her thoughts from prison on the raid and closure of RFE/RL Baku bureau

On December 31, Khadija was able to briefly talk to Azadliq Radio. Here is a short excerpt translated from the original piece.

"To my colleagues at Azadliq Radio

My dearest, be strong! Too bad, I am not by your side, and cannot help you cope with these difficult times. I am certain; this test will only strengthen our will.

It is normal that people and an organization involved in spreading the free speech, deliver alternative opinions and fact checked news is facing pressure. It is natural.

Under any circumstance we must continue our service to Azerbaijan’s people and the world. With all possible means! I love you very much. It is an honor to be on the same team with you.

It is not going to be possible to suffocate free speech and alternative opinions!"

13:15 5.1.2015

Khadija Ismayilova named Truthdigger of the week

"Every week the Truthdig editorial staff selectes a Truthdigger of the Week, a group or person worthy of recognition for speaking truth to power, breaking the story or blowing the whistle."

Truthdig named Khadija Ismayilova as the Truthdigger of the Week. A month into her arrest, Khadija remains in jail despite her accuser withdrawing his original complaint and international calls demanding her immediate release.

01:08 6.1.2015

Khaled Hosseini, author of many books including the best selling novel "The Kite Runner" joins PEN in calling for Khadija Ismayilova's release.

Italy -- Afghan-born American novelist Khaled Hosseini in Rome, 02Apr2008
Italy -- Afghan-born American novelist Khaled Hosseini in Rome, 02Apr2008

"As a writer, I value as sacred the freedom to write and share ideas without fear of persecution, a liberty essential to any sort of meaningful dialogue. The Azerbaijani government's many attempts to silence Khadija and strip her of this freedom speak volumes about her courage and influence in the face of extreme oppression", said Hosseini.

Khadija translated Hosseini's best selling novel "The Kite Runner" into Azerbaijani few years back.

"I am honored that Khadija was the voice that brought my story to Azerbaijan. Now it is my time to add mine to hers. I hope the world will join me in calling for her immediate release and unconditional return to her important work as a journalist."

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