April 18, 2006 - 16:52 AMT
Safarov Case: Hungarian Laws Do Not Admit Extradition in Case of Life Imprisonment
Azerbaijan and Hungary have no agreement on extradition of criminals, lawyer Nazeli Vardanyan, who defends interests of Gurgen Margaryan's family, stated at a news conference in Yerevan. In her words, if there had existed an agreement of the type, Safarov would not be sent to his fatherland.

«According to Hungarian laws, extradition is not allowed in case of life sentence. By this Azerbaijan merely disinforms the population on the Budapest trial,» she remarked. Vardanyan also added that the hearing on the second criminal case regarding Safarov due to his attacking the guard will begin on May 3. N. Vardanyan also thanked Armenian media for support and truthful publications.