Chairman of the regional organization of the opposition Azerbaijani National Front Party, Nazim Hasanli, was detained in Lenkoran city, Haqqin.az news agency of Azerbaijan reported citing Azadlıq newspaper of the country.

According to preliminary information, the opposition member was detained for attending a protest action against the price hikes in the region.

At this moment there is no information about his whereabouts.

There are dozens of political prisoners in Azerbaijani jails, and European organizations demand their release.