Harsh Sentence for Zamin Zaki in the "NGO Case" – 7 Years 6 Months Deprivation of Liberty
NGO Case Zamin Zaki Sentenced - NGO Case Zamin Zaki 7 - On March 11, the Baku Court of Grave Crimes announced its decision regarding the criminal case of Zamin Zaki, who was accused within the framework of the "NGO case." The court found Zamin Zaki guilty and sentenced him to 7 years and 6 months of deprivation of liberty.
Zamin Zaki was accused under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. These court proceedings, conducted under the name of the "NGO case," have generated widespread public resonance in recent years due to the accusations brought against civil society activists in Azerbaijan.
The court session was held behind closed doors, and no information about the details of the process was provided to the public. It was not disclosed under which specific articles Zaki was accused, nor what evidence was presented.
It should be noted that Zamin Zaki was arrested some time ago, and a criminal case was opened against him. The accusations brought against him were mainly related to his activities in the NGO sector.
The defense side is expected to file an appeal against this verdict. Within the framework of this process, known as the "NGO case" in Azerbaijan, dozens of activists and journalists have been arrested and sentenced to long-term imprisonment.