Jabbar Savalan behind bars after making a comment critical of the government on Facebook
Back in February, we told you about 19-year-old Jabbar Savalan, a student activist from Azerbaijan who had been arrested after he posted on Facebook calling for protests against the government.
In May, Jabbar Savalan was convicted on bogus charges and sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
This Sunday, September 4th 2011 Jabbar will turn 20 years old in prison. On his birthday we want Jabbar to know that he has the support of people all over the world.
Send him birthday cards showing your solidarity or post a birthday greeting on our Facebook page that we’ll deliver to Jabbar. Let Jabbar know that he’s not alone and that we’re taking action to ensure he won’t have to spend another birthday behind bars.
You can also send a message to the President of Azerbaijan urging him to immediately and unconditionally release Jabbar from prison.
Join the “Free Jabbar Savalan” Facebook page