Channel ans closed Ans was one of the popular TV Channels in Azerbaijan. It was a little different than other Azerbaijani channels which are praising Ilham Aliyev all day and never give any information abour political prisoners, rallies or demonstrations. On July 15 there was an attempt of coup in Turkish government and Fetullah Gulen was later accused by Turkey of organizing coup. ANS had planned to take interview with Fetullah Gulen. The national Television and Radio Council of Azerbaijan have accused ANS tv channel of propaganda against Turkey and supporting Fetullah Gulen. Teacher at Baku State University in the field of journalism Zeynal Mammadli said “ The purpose to close ans channel is to restrict free media”