Azerbaijan, Baku / Тrend corr K. Zarbaliyeva / Tortures in Azerbaijan's police units became a frequent case happening mainly during preliminary investigation. In the 1st half of 2007, some 42 torture facts were registered in police departments, the chairman of the Anti-Torture Committee, Elchin Behbudov, reported on 14 August. Three facts were registered in military units, 1 in Guba Region Municipality, and 1 in Neftchala Region Court. A resident of Guba was beaten by a representative of the municipality, a resident of Neftchala region was tortured by a sergeant. Three torture cases resulting in death were registered in military units.
The Anti-Torture Committee developed a report for the 1st half of 2007. The document will be submitted to the UN, OSCE, the Council of Europe, and Embassies in Azerbaijan.