Ukraine welcomes release of journalist Khadija Ismayilova!

After 538 days of unlawful imprisonment, Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was released. Four days ago, the court ruled to replace 7,5 years in prison with a 3,5-year suspended term.

On May 27, she turned 40 years old. And in honor of her birthday activists launched public actions at the same time in 40 cities around the world. They required full acquittal to Khadija Ismayilova and release of all political prisoners in Azerbaijan.

Euromaidan SOS also joined the global campaign of solidarity. Talented Ukrainian animator Kateryna VOZNYTSYA created short animation about Khadija-bird in support of the journalist and all civil activists imprisoned on political grounds.

"We are pleased that Khadija Ismayilova celebrates her birthday at home. However, several dozens of political prisoners are still in jails in Azerbaijan. Freedom of expression is under great pressure and independent NGOs are persecuted for human rights activities. Euromaidan SOS calls on Azerbaijani authorities to comply strictly with undertaken international obligations for human rights respect and protection" - said Olexandra MATVIYCHUK, Euromaidan SOS coordinator.

Khadija is Free - Free all political prisoners. Xədicə azadlıqdadır- Bütün siyasi məhbusları azad edin. Human rights above all!