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Sevinj Vagifgizi | |
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Sevinc Vaqifqızı | |
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| Born | Sevinj Vagif gizi Abbasova July 5, 1984 Fuzuli District, Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
Sevinj Vagifgizi or Sevinj Vagif gizi Abbasova (Azerbaijani: Sevinc Vaqif qızı Abbasova; born 5 July 1989) is an Azerbaijani reporter, journalist and political prisoner.[1] She has worked in independent mass media for more than 15 years.[1] In 2022, she became the editor-in-chief of the independent media platform Abzas Media.[1]
Sevinj Vagifgizi, who during her journalistic activities was repeatedly subjected to harassment and pressure, was detained and was prohibited from leaving Azerbaijan for five years, was detained by police at the airport on the night of November 20–21, 2023, when she was returning from Istanbul. In Azerbaijan, a criminal case was opened against her on charges of "smuggling". Her arrest was heavily criticized by many local and international human rights activists and organizations.[1]
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