Brutality Without Borders: How Russian Authorities Beat Azerbaijani Citizens to Death and Sparked a Diplomatic Firestorm!
In a world where justice should be a beacon, something dark is casting a shadow over relations between Russia and Azerbaijan. Brothers Zijadin and Husein Safarov, Azerbaijani citizens, were arrested in Yekaterinburg and died after brutal beatings in Russian custody. Yes, you read that right – beaten to death!
Shocking Autopsy Results
Autopsies conducted in Baku revealed that the brothers died from severe injuries caused by violent blows. Multiple broken ribs, head hematomas, internal injuries – all signs of torture leading to death. Russian experts tried to cover up the truth by claiming Zijadin died of a heart attack, but Azerbaijani forensic experts called it an “obvious lie.”
Diplomacy on the Brink
This case has ignited a diplomatic crisis. Azerbaijan condemned Russia for “extrajudicial killings on ethnic grounds” and canceled cultural events involving Russian participation. Russia retaliated with a protest note over the alleged illegal detention of Russian journalists in Azerbaijan.
Raids and Arrests in Yekaterinburg
Russian authorities conducted raids targeting ethnic Azerbaijanis suspected of unresolved crimes, including serial murders. Six people were arrested, including the Safarov brothers. While Russian officials claimed the two died of natural causes, evidence tells a different story.
Journalist Arrests and Media War
In Azerbaijan, two journalists working for Russian state media Sputnik Azerbaijan and Rossiya Segodnya were detained. An investigation was launched over alleged illegal financing, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
What’s Behind the Scenes?
This case is not just a tragedy of individuals but a symptom of deeper issues: ethnic intolerance, abuse of power, and geopolitical tensions. As the world turns to dialogue and peace, such events remind us how easily the fuse of conflict can be lit.
Conclusion
The Safarov brothers are victims of brutality and injustice. Their deaths are a wake-up call for the international community to fight human rights abuses and not let the truth be buried. What do you think about this case? Is it just the tip of the iceberg or the start of something much bigger? Share your thoughts because silence is not an option!
Source: Index.hr, Jutarnji.hr
