03 Sep 2020 | 11:05 AM UTC
Azerbaijan: Disruption expected due to court verdict in politician's trial in Baku on September 3
Disruption expected due to court verdict in politician's trial in Baku on September 3; avoid all associated gatherings
Event
The court verdict in the trial of opposition politician Tofig Yagublu will be announced on Thursday, September 3, in Baku. The opposition leader was arrested in March following a car incident, although, it's reportedly been claimed that the arrest was politically motivated. The hearing will be held at the Nizami district court.
A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions in the vicinity of the court should be anticipated.
Advice
Those in Baku are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, and avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution.