TODAY.AZ / Society

Gobustan jail 6 lifers stop hunger strike

19 April 2007 [13:52] - TODAY.AZ
Six hunger-striking prisoners of Gobustan jail stopped the strike on April 16, Justice Ministry Penitentiary service told.

Gobustan prison's chief Alizada Huseynov confirmed the report saying 20 prisoners are on hunger strike and their health is normal.

The protesting prisoners applied to commute their punishment to 15-year imprisonment, APA reports.

URL: http://www.today.az/news/society/39678.html

Print version

Views: 1231

Connect with us. Get latest news and updates.

Recommend news to friend

  • Your name:
  • Your e-mail:
  • Friend's name:
  • Friend's e-mail:

See Also