ADP sets rally for May 12

The Azerbaijan Democratic Party is getting ready for a new rally scheduled for May 12, which all parties are encouraged to join. So far, the PFPA conservative wing and the Workers Union have confirmed their intention to take part, while talks underway with Musavat, PNIA and the Liberal Party.

ADP executives said in a news conference Thursday that 35 people had been detained during the rally on April 21. Some of them have were fined, 15 were incarcerated for 5 to 12 days. The last detainee was released from custody Thursday.*