US deeply troubled by reports of police raid on Azeri TV station, State Dept says


Reuters | Washington DC | Updated: 07-03-2024 00:25 IST | Created: 07-03-2024 00:25 IST
US deeply troubled by reports of police raid on Azeri TV station, State Dept says
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The United States is deeply troubled by reports Azerbaijani police on Wednesday raided the office of a TV station, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, calling on Azerbaijan to end the harassment of those exercising their fundamental freedoms.

Azerbaijan has detained a string of independent reporters since late last year. Several are now facing trial on charges unrelated to journalistic activity, such as smuggling.

In a statement, the ministry gave no reason for the operation at Toplum TV on Wednesday.

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