Ombudsman visits temporary detention facility of State Security Service

  11 May 2016    Read: 964
Ombudsman visits temporary detention facility of State Security Service
Azerbaijani Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) Elmira Suleymanova, in the framework of the National Preventive Mechanism on Prevention of Torture, has visited a temporary detention facility of the State Security Service without prior notice.
The purpose of the visit was to verify the appeals received by the Ombudsman’s Office, review the conditions of detention and treatment of detainees, as well as to examine the situation with ensuring the detainees’ rights.

During the visit, the ombudsman also reviewed the nutrition and food supply in the facility.

Suleymanova held private meetings with several detainees, listened to their problems and said relevant measures will be taken.

No detainees complained about the conditions and treatment of them. They expressed satisfaction with food, medical care and regular walks.

The facility management was given instructions in accordance with national and international legislation.

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