UN Experts Demand Release of Azerbaijani Rights Defender

Anar Mammadli, an Azerbaijani human rights defender, has been in jail for over a year.

He was arrested after monitoring elections and participating in UN events.

UN experts are now saying he should be released.

They think his arrest is unfair, possibly because of his work.

He could face up to eight years in prison on what rights groups call false charges.

The UN experts want Azerbaijan to follow the rules and treat him fairly.

They also want Azerbaijan to stop intimidating other rights activists.

This case raises concerns about freedom and democracy in Azerbaijan.