The EU demands a thorough investigation of Afgan Mukhtar"s kidnapping from the country and the prison sentence imposed on him in Azerbaijan.

In a statement posted on the official website of the European External Action Service, it is said that the court sentence of six years of imprisonment to Azerbaijan journalist, raises serious questions about human rights.
"The six-year sentence handed down to Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli by a court in Balakan on 12 January poses serious questions as regards the exercise of fundamental rights including the freedom of expression and media and due process of law in Azerbaijan"

Unlike the EU, part of the ruling team is less interested in investigating the case of Afgan Mukhtarli. Part of it has questions like international partners, but even after 8 months after the beginnng of investigation, does not see the grounds for criticism of the Georgian investigating agencies .

Opposition parties believe that 8 months is enough time for the investigation to have a concrete outcome. The opposition thinks that because of lack of political will, the questions will remain unanswered.

The Ombudsman also made an assessment regarding the case. Nino Lomjaria believes that it is time for the government to report on the progress of the investigation.

The lawyer of defending interests of Azerbaijan journalist is skeptical as well.The lawyer thinks that the only way to restore the rights of the journalist is the European Court of Human Rights.

Afgan Mukhtarli was sentenced to six years in prison in Azerbaijan several days ago.