October 1, 2012 - 18:21 AMT
PACE to discuss Azerbaijani murderer’s pardon

Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held discussions on the extradition and pardon of Ramil Safarov, Azerbaijani murderer of Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan .

It was proposed to put the issue on PACE agenda, with the bureau resolving to discuss Safarov case at the organization’s plenary session Thursday, October 4.

Following another discussion at October 1 plenary meeting, the participants are set to vote for the issue. If confirmed, it will be discussed on the 4th day of the fall session.