Activists Arrested

In Azerbaijan, peaceful protestors have been harshly arrested and beaten. Also, other journalists, activists, and bloggers have been arrested for using their freedom of speech, especially when it was used to criticize the government. People have been arrested as recently as a protests on May 14, where people were rounded up, or dragged aside and beaten. Especially in preparation for Eurovision, when the whole world will be watching as it is hosted in Azerbaijan, the government should release the journalists and protestors. These people should be allowed to use their right to freedom of speech. Since, Eurovision is happening, it actually helps them to gain the world's approval and might help them to gain allies. The government needs to allow the people to use their freedom of expression and the people need it for the country to run smoothly. These people deserve better.