Biography

Ramil Safarov was born on August 25, 1977 in the town of Jabrayil, former Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic of Soviet Union (now Azerbaijan Republic) where he finished middle school.

He is one of four brothers. Jabrayil was captured by Nagorno-Karabakh forces on August 26, 1993, and remains under control of Nagorno-Karabakh army as part of the unresolved Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Safarov's family fled to Baku in 1991. During a court hearing, Safarov recounted memories from the years of war, during which he had lost family members.

This, however, contradicted another version he told the court, where he stated that he was studying in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku and in Turkey from 1992 to 1996.[10] He continued his studies at Maltepe Military High School in İzmir and then at the Turkish Military Academy, graduating in 2000, after which he returned to Azerbaijan.

In January 2004, the 26-year-old Ramil Safarov, along with another officer from Azerbaijan, went to Budapest (Hungary), to participate in the three-month English language courses, organized by NATO's Partnership for Peace program for military personnel from different countries.

On February 19, 2004 broke into Margaryan's dormitory room at night and axed him to death while Margaryan was asleep.

n 2006, Safarov was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in Hungary with a minimum incarceration period of 30 years.

After his request under the Strasbourg Convention, he was extradited on August 31, 2012 to Azerbaijan, where he was greeted as a hero, pardoned by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev despite contrary assurances made to Hungary, promoted to the rank of major.

On October 2, 2012 married Shabnam Mammadova.

No children. By religion - Muslim.

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"My job is to kill all [Armenians], because until they live we will suffer"

"…in another time in another place I would have done the same..."

"If there were more Armenians … I would commit the crime on all. However, this was the first and I didn't have the chance to prepare more punctually to commit this action"

"I feel sorry that I haven't killed any Armenian until now"

"…when they walked close to me they mumbled something in Armenian and laughed at me. That was the time when I decided that I will kill these two persons, the Armenians, I will cut their head off"

"My release is the triumph of justice"

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION REGARDING RAMIL SAFAROV TO THE PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN, ILHAM ALYIEV

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10 September 2012, 12:40

From Salim Guluzadeh, Sumgayit, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President, Mr. Ilham Aliyev!

Homeland always stands up for its brave and courageous sons and never leaves them in the lurch.

Mr. President!

Thank you very much for extraditing and freeing Ramil Safarov who had protected the honor and dignity of Azerbaijan. We are proud of you as a head of state and express our deep gratitude.

Sincerely, Salim Guluzadeh

Sumgayit, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 12:35

From Vasif Ahmadov, Agdash, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr President!

The news that Azerbaijani officer Ramil Safarov was extradited to his homeland and was pardoned by your decree resulted in our eight-year sore disappearing in one moment and turning into a festivity. We have no doubt that Ramil Safarov was released and rejoined his family as a result of your great efforts. We thank you on behalf of the members of the religious community of the Haji Osman Mosque.

Regards, Vasif Ahmadov, the chairman of the religious community of the Haji Osman Mosque, Agdash District, Rajab Hamidov, the chairman of the Agdash city religious community, Shahin Rahimli on behalf of the founder and members of the religious community of the Uchovag Mosque, Fikrat Famil oglu Alkhazov, the chairman of the religious community of the Mashad Mosque, T. Sadigov, the chairman of the religious community of the Arabochag village mosque

Agdash District, Azerbaijan Republic

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 12:30

From Giblakhanim Aliyeva, Shirvan, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

As an Azerbaijani mother, I was extremely proud and delighted at the news of the extradition to his homeland and freeing of Ramil Safarov, which have been made possible by your care and attention. This is the biggest event in recent years that has pleased me the most. I express my gratitude for this humanity. So help you God. Amen!

Sincerely, Giblakhanim Feyruz gizi Aliyeva

Shirvan District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 12:00

From Nariman Abdurahmanzadeh, Gabala, Azerbaijan

Distinguished President, Mr. Ilham Aliyev!

I express my gratitude to you for the extradition of the brave son of the Azerbaijani people Ramil Safarov to Azerbaijan, which has been made possible thanks to your hard work and effort, and your order to pardon him. Justice has finally been done. We express our gratitude to you. Thank you very much.

Sincerely, Nariman Islam oglu Abdurahmanzadeh, veteran teacher of a secondary school in the Mikhligovag village, Gabala District

Gabala, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 11:20

From Uzeyir Abdullayev, Tovuz, Azerbaijan

My beloved leader,
I love you with all my heart
I can sacrifice my whole life
For you, for our motherland, for our lands!

Dear Mr. President,

The fact that you have brought Ramil Safarov to Azerbaijan and pardoned him by your decree has bolstered my spirits as a war veteran. I have been further convinced that our motherland and state are in safe hands.

As a war veteran, I am also ready to fulfill any order of the Commander-in-Chief. I admire your both internal and external policies. I am proud to be a citizen of such an independent country.

May Allah always delight you as you have always delighted us.

Sincerely, Uzeyir Agali oglu Abdullayev, Ashagi Oysuzlu village, Tovuz

Tovuz District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:55

From Hamza Valimammadov and others, Lerik, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

We express our infinite gratitude to you on behalf of the elders of Lerik District for giving a worthy assessment to an officer's dignity, courage and bravery of Ramil Safarov.

We believe that thanks to your well-considered foreign and domestic policies our native Karabakh will be returned in the near future. You have successfully continued the wise policies of Heydar Aliyev and strengthened our confidence of victory.

We wholeheartedly support you and thank you for your noble mission.

On behalf of the elders of Lerik District

Valimammadov Hamza, Bashirov Hidayat, Zahidov Abbas, Aliyev Gahraman, Shiriyev Atakhan, Pashayev Dashdamir, Shahpalangov Valiaga, Guliyev Ozubey, Muslimov Alizahir, Mammadov Musarza, Kazimov Maharram,

Lerik District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:52

From Rauf Yusibov, Ganja, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr President!

We met the news of the pardoning and release of our National Army officer Ramil Safarov by you with great joy and enthusiasm. Your care about our officer as commander-in-chief and a real son of your homeland inspires all of us. We express our profound gratitude to you. May God protect you!

Regards, Rauf Yusibov, Ganja, director of the Kapaz branch of Kapital Bank

Ganja, Azerbaijan Republic

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:50

From K. Ismayilov, Goranboy, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

The team of the children's music school of the village of Agamalioglu in Goranboy district expresses its deep gratitude to you for pardoning Ramil Safarov and sincerely wishes you success in your endeavors. We want the Karabakh conflict to be resolved as soon as possible.

Sincerely, K. Ismayilov, principal of children's music school

Agamalioglu village, Goranboy District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:45

Dear Mr. President,

By signing the decree to pardon Ramil Safarov you have proved again that your are the President of every soldier and every citizen of Azerbaijan. On behalf of our religious community, we express our deep gratitude to you.

On behalf of the members of the Juma mosque religious community in the village of Haldan of Yevlakh district

Sincerely, Vagif Khalilov, chairman of the community

Yevlakh District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:40

From Nadir Zeynalov, Baku, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

I express my deep gratitude to you on behalf of our family for the extradition to his homeland and pardoning of officer Ramil Safarov. We are proud of your steps and expression of humanism. This decision of yours has further strengthened our military patriotism. Today you show comprehensive care of our military. We appreciate your activities to improve the social situation of military families. Dear Commander-in-Chief, your decision regarding Ramil is a vivid example of your attention to Azerbaijani officers. We, the servicemen, always support you and are always ready to liberate the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.

Sincerely, Nadir Hasan oglu Zeynalov

Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:35

From the staff of the Kurdamir district branch of Kapital Bank, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

We express our gratitude to you for taking the humane step in the extradition to Azerbaijan of Ramil Safarov, who was serving a lengthy imprisonment sentence in Hungary, and for pardoning him. This is a confirmation of Azerbaijan's strength. This is a prime example of your attention to a citizen of Azerbaijan. Our people are proud to have a President such as you. We wish you success in all your endeavors.

Sincerely, Staff of the Kurdamir district branch of Kapital Bank

Kurdamir, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:30

From Hidayat Novruzov, Masalli, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

The return of our officer Ramil Sahib oglu Safarov, who put his own life at risk to protect the dignity of the country, and his pardoning by your order is a great event. We bow our heads to your courage. We always support your wise and far-sighted domestic and foreign policies which always fill our hearts with a great sense of pride. We are sure that your policy will bring Azerbaijan even greater success.

Sincerely, Hidayat Novruzov

Arkivan settlement, Masalli District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:27

From Niyaz Aliyev, Saatli, Azerbaijan

Mr President!

Your decree on Ramil Safarov pleased us very much. We sincerely welcome your step and applaud your resolve. We express our profound gratitude to you and wish you success in your work for our homeland.

Regards, Niyaz Ali oglu Aliyev, a resident of the village of Khanlarkand in Saatli District

Saatli District, Azerbaijan Republic

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:25

From Elsevar Karimov, Baku, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

I sincerely congratulate you on the remarkable result of a long political effort you made for the liberation of the brave son of the Azerbaijani people Ramil Safarov. I wish you all the best in life – good health and happiness. With the help of Allah and under your leadership we will defeat our despicable enemies and liberate our lands. We wish our Commander-in-Chief every success in this holy cause. We are your soldiers with weapons in their hands.

Sincerely, Elsevar Yusif oglu Karimov

Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
10 September 2012, 10:22

From Mahmud Asgarov, Jalilabad, Azerbaijan

Dear Mr. President,

We express our deep gratitude and appreciation to you on behalf of the believers of Jalilabad District for the return to Azerbaijan and pardoning of officer of the Ministry of Defence, the brave son of the Azerbaijani people, our pride Ramil Sahib oglu Safarov. Your decision is regarded as a great service to the people of Azerbaijan. This move upset the plans of the Armenians. Inshallah, they will even more upset when they see the results of your efforts to liberate Karabakh. We ask Allah to grant you good health and success in this sacred path.

Sincerely, on behalf of the faithful of Jalilabad District, Mahmud Khanhuseyn oglu Asgarov

Jalilabad District, the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: president.az
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