Tensions around the "Meydan TV case": Fatimə Mövlamlı has started a hunger strike, Aynur Elgünəş is refusing meetings
Tensions related to the Meydan - Regarding the Meydan TV case - Journalist Fatimə Mövlamlı, detained in connection with the "Meydan TV case," has started a hunger strike. Another journalist detained in this case, Aynur Elgünəş, has refused to meet with her family. These reports have caused great concern in society and have once again brought to the forefront questions about the journalists' situation.
Fatimə Mövlamlı's family members interpret her decision as a sign of protest against her detention conditions or the charges brought against her. The young journalist was arrested some time ago as a result of the investigation conducted within the framework of the "Meydan TV case." Human rights defenders consider her hunger strike to be a violation of human rights.
Aynur Elgünəş's refusal to meet further increases concerns about her psychological state. She is also one of the individuals arrested in connection with the "Meydan TV case." Her action is interpreted in some circles as a form of passive resistance against the charges brought against her.
The "Meydan TV case" is regarded as part of the pressure directed against independent media and journalists in Azerbaijan. The arrest of several journalists in this case has also drawn strong criticism from international organizations. These events once again bring to the agenda serious concerns about the state of freedom of speech and press in the country.
The journalists' hunger strike and refusal to meet demonstrate their determination to fight for their rights. Such actions are usually considered a last resort and reflect the desperate situation of those in detention.
The course of events is being closely monitored, and the public eagerly awaits new information regarding their fate. Human rights defenders call on international organizations to pay special attention to this issue.