The trial of Afghan Mukhtarli, the journalist who has disappeared from Tbilisi is underway at the Belakani Court. The Judge questions witnesses. The defense side has also requested the interrogation of the witnesses, which the judge has not considered.

Afghan Mukhtarly was brought with special protection to the court. He assessed the process and said that it was an ordered.

The process is attended by the representatives of the US Embassy, civil sector, representatives of the Azerbaijani opposition and family members of Afghan Mukhtarli.
Arif Hajal, the leader of the party "Musavat" attends the trial at the Bellakani District Court as well/ .

The journalist is charged with illegal crossing of the border and transferring large amount of undeclared money to the territory of Azerbaijan.