<p>Mister President,</p>
<p>I will like to express my deep appreciation for the laws and policies of the Azerbaijan governement to guarantee freedom of religion to all citizens.</p>
<p>However, as a business person, i will like to draw your attention about the fact that religious intolerance is increasing in Azerbaijan. Authorities impose heavy fines on Jehovah's Witnesses and imprison them. I am especially affected by the pre-trial detention since Februry 17,2015 two of Jehovah's Witnesses- 55 years old Irina Zakhanchenko, and 38 year old Valida Jabrayilova. They have been charged because they were distributing Bible literature without "appropriate permission." By these actions, local officials violate Azerbaijan's obligations to garantee the rights to freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of association guaranted by the European Convention on Human Rights.</p>
<p>I am writing to respectfully request your intervention to release these &nbsp;two women from prison.</p>
<p>I am sure that you will take the appropriate measures in these two cases,</p>
<p>I remain,</p>
<p>Mister President,</p>
<p>Yours respectfully,</p>
<p>Doctor Bernard TANGUY.</p>