US EditionFrench Artist Imprisoned in Azerbaijan Due to Graffiti Is Freed After 14 Months
- French graffiti artist Ben was released from detention in Azerbaijan after being held since June 2022 for creating provocative murals in Baku.
- Authorities arrested Ben on vandalism charges linked to his street art, amid increasing tension between artistic freedom and government control.
- Ben faced severe prison hardships and inadequate availability of basic services, leading to widespread criticism from human rights organizations and international condemnation.
- Ben’s release renews calls to protect creative expression as advocates highlight this case as emblematic of repression under authoritarian regimes.
- Stakeholders including human rights defenders continue monitoring Azerbaijan with hopes this moment sparks legislative reforms safeguarding artistic liberties regionally.
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Daily CourierFrench artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan due to graffiti is freed after 14 months
Authorities in France say that a French street artist who had been sentenced to three years in jail in Azerbaijan for painting a graffiti in the metro has been pardoned and freed. France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told lawmakers Théo…
French Artist Released After 14 Months Behind Bars in Azerbaijan Over Graffiti Charges – EUROP INFO
French Street Artist Released After 14 Months in Azerbaijani Custody: A Milestone for Artistic Freedom After more than a year behind bars, French graffiti artist Ben has been freed from detention in Azerbaijan, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for creative rights and human dignity. Arrested in mid-2022 on allegations tied to his street art, Ben’s imprisonment sparked global outrage and intensified discussions about the tension …
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