Ramiz Mehdiyev expelled from New Azerbaijan Party
Ramiz Mehdiyev has been expelled from the New Azerbaijan Party (PEA). Day.Az, citing APA, reports that the relevant decision was taken at a meeting of the party's Board.
It is noted that Ramiz Mehdiyev was held criminally liable by the State Security Service (GSB) last year. He is accused of actions aimed at violently seizing power, treason, receiving a bribe on an especially large scale, and legalising property obtained by criminal means.
The articles under which the charges have been brought carry sanctions that include life imprisonment.
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