CPJ urges Kyrgyzstan to reopen the case of Azimjon Askarov

New York, February 28, 2013-The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Aida Salyanova, Kyrgyzstan's prosecutor general, to commission a new investigation into the case of imprisoned journalist Azimjon Askarov. Based on newly emerged evidence, the probe would demonstrate Kyrgyzstan's commitment to the rule of law and fulfill promises made recently by President Almazbek Atambayev. Read full letter online.

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