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Azerbaijan to hold municipal elections today

23 December 2014

15,035 members will be elected to 1,607 municipalities as the result of voting to be held in 118 constituencies, except the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. 37,077 candidates are running in the municipal elections. Candidates of New Azerbaijan Party, Civil Solidarity Party, Hope Party, Social Democratic Party of Azerbaijan, National Revival Movement Party, Party for Democratic […]

26th Anniversary of Deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia

22 December 2014

26 years have passed since the last deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia. Azerbaijani population was expelled from the 172 settlements on the territory of 8,000 square kilometers. The total number of people deported in the cold December of 1988 amounted to 182,000 (UNHCR). Also deported were 18,000 thousand Kurds and Russians (the data of the […]

Court of Appeal upholds the young activist in jail

22 December 2014

Baku Court of Appeal refused to satisfy the complaint of a member of the NIDA Movement Omar Mamedov, who asked to cancel the decision of the Court of First Instance and justify it. Omar Mamedov was arrested on January 24, 2014 on charges of drug-related crimes,  on June 4  the Serious Crimes Grave sentenced him […]

Islamic Party Asks President to Release Islamists

22 December 2014

The Islamic Party asked the head of state to the release the convicted members of the party from prison. The appeal says about the humanism of Islam and the construction of new mosques in Azerbaijan. Against this background, they note the arrest of the faithful, the ban on religious attributes, which is regarded as a […]

Qatar’s National Holiday marked in Baku

20 December 2014

The reception which held at Fairmont Hotel Baku is attended by Head of AIDHR The Embassy of Qatar hosted an official reception on the occasion of its country’s national holiday on December 18. Making an opening remarks Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al-Shahab, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Qatar, highlighted the country’s development over the past years. […]

PFPA Activist Arrested for 25 Days

19 December 2014

Sabirabad District Court on December 18 arrested for 25 days the Popular Front Party activist Miraga Abbasov on charges of resisting arrest and evading military service. The Deputy Chairman of PFPA, Abulfaz Gurbanli told Turan there was no resistance. “The police came and quietly took the activist,” he said. As for the charges of evading […]

CM Council of Europe calls for the immediate release of Ilgar Mamedov

19 December 2014

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe addressed the issue of execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case on the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov. The Committee recalled that arbitrary use of criminal law to restrict the right to freedom of expression is a common problem and […]

Court of Appeals Keeps Rasul Jafarov behind Bars

19 December 2014

Today the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov to replace his arrest by house arrest. As the Lawyer Gunay Ismayilova told Turan, the decision of the court of first instance (Nasimi Court) was upheld. It was motivated by the fact that Rasul Jafarov may abscond. Investigation in […]

Khadija Ismailova is warned cautioned

17 December 2014

The arrested journalist Khadija Ismailova was warned by the management  of the Kurdakhani jail for her speech in  the media.  The tlk is about  the appeal of Ismaylova  named “New Year Congratulations” , according to her lawyer Fariz Namazly. The publication of this article in the media, has caused a concern of the prison management, […]

Court of Appeal Left NIDA Activists Behind Bars

17 December 2014

The Court of Appeal chaired by Hasan Akhmedov upheld the verdict on 6 activists of the youth organization NIDA. As the correspondent of Turan reported, in the courtroom were representatives of the diplomatic corps. Upon entering the room, there was applause for the convicted. Speaking on the trial, one of the convicts, Ilkin Rustamzade said […]

“Prior to the municipality elections some irregularities have occurred” – AIDHR

16 December 2014

An election will be held for the local self-government circles – municipalities in Azerbaijan on December 23, 2014. Far in advance of Election Day Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) made a statement on pre-election period. Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights declares that regardless of launched election campaign in the country […]

“Currently Qatar is capable of ensuring human rights not only for the Arab region but also for the whole Islam world” – Ahmad Shahidov

15 December 2014

Qatar National Day is a national commemoration of Qatar’s unification and independence and is celebrated on December 18 every year. This day is associated with founder of the State of Qatar Sheikh Jassem bin Mohamed bin Thani’s arriving at the office on December 18, 1878. Presently Qatar is one of the world’s rapidly developed and […]

Ahmad Shahidov intends to attend trial of hostages of Kelbajar region- An interview to “New Musavat” newspaper

14 December 2014

Human rights advocate elaborated on the state of human rights in the country on the day of Human Rights; “Sometimes I wonder, if someone is arrested following 24 hours a statement comes” Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) was hosted by the agency and answered questions. During the […]

Heavier charges Against Rasul Jafarov

14 December 2014

The investigation brought a new charge against the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. According to his lawyer Gunay Ismayilova, the new charges are as follows: forgery and misappropriation – Articles 313 and 179.3.2 of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. On these charges he could be condemned to 12 years in prison. The coordinator of […]

Etienne Mahcupyan: Armenians’ Pressure on Ankara Not to Work

14 December 2014

Etienne Mahcupyan, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu called the conditions for opening the country’s borders with Armenia. “The borders between Turkey and Armenia can be opened only in the case of batch settlement of Armenian-Turkish and Armenian-Azerbaijani relations,” RIA-Novosti quoted Mahcupyan. “April 24, 2015 is a very symbolic date, and its […]

Azerbaijan to hold municipal elections today

23 December 2014

15,035 members will be elected to 1,607 municipalities as the result of voting to be held in 118 constituencies, except the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. 37,077 candidates are running in the municipal elections. Candidates of ...

26th Anniversary of Deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia

22 December 2014

26 years have passed since the last deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia. Azerbaijani population was expelled from the 172 settlements on the territory of 8,000 square kilometers. The total number of people deported in the ...

Court of Appeal upholds the young activist in jail

22 December 2014

Baku Court of Appeal refused to satisfy the complaint of a member of the NIDA Movement Omar Mamedov, who asked to cancel the decision of the Court of First Instance and justify it. Omar Mamedov ...

Islamic Party Asks President to Release Islamists

22 December 2014

The Islamic Party asked the head of state to the release the convicted members of the party from prison. The appeal says about the humanism of Islam and the construction of new mosques in Azerbaijan. ...

Qatar’s National Holiday marked in Baku

20 December 2014

The reception which held at Fairmont Hotel Baku is attended by Head of AIDHR The Embassy of Qatar hosted an official reception on the occasion of its country’s national holiday on December 18. Making an ...

PFPA Activist Arrested for 25 Days

19 December 2014

Sabirabad District Court on December 18 arrested for 25 days the Popular Front Party activist Miraga Abbasov on charges of resisting arrest and evading military service. The Deputy Chairman of PFPA, Abulfaz Gurbanli told Turan ...

CM Council of Europe calls for the immediate release of Ilgar Mamedov

19 December 2014

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe addressed the issue of execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case on the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov. The Committee ...

Court of Appeals Keeps Rasul Jafarov behind Bars

19 December 2014

Today the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov to replace his arrest by house arrest. As the Lawyer Gunay Ismayilova told Turan, the decision of the court ...

Khadija Ismailova is warned cautioned

17 December 2014

The arrested journalist Khadija Ismailova was warned by the management  of the Kurdakhani jail for her speech in  the media.  The tlk is about  the appeal of Ismaylova  named “New Year Congratulations” , according to ...

Court of Appeal Left NIDA Activists Behind Bars

17 December 2014

The Court of Appeal chaired by Hasan Akhmedov upheld the verdict on 6 activists of the youth organization NIDA. As the correspondent of Turan reported, in the courtroom were representatives of the diplomatic corps. Upon ...

“Prior to the municipality elections some irregularities have occurred” – AIDHR

16 December 2014

An election will be held for the local self-government circles – municipalities in Azerbaijan on December 23, 2014. Far in advance of Election Day Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) made a statement ...

“Currently Qatar is capable of ensuring human rights not only for the Arab region but also for the whole Islam world” – Ahmad Shahidov

15 December 2014

Qatar National Day is a national commemoration of Qatar’s unification and independence and is celebrated on December 18 every year. This day is associated with founder of the State of Qatar Sheikh Jassem bin Mohamed ...

Ahmad Shahidov intends to attend trial of hostages of Kelbajar region- An interview to “New Musavat” newspaper

14 December 2014

Human rights advocate elaborated on the state of human rights in the country on the day of Human Rights; “Sometimes I wonder, if someone is arrested following 24 hours a statement comes” Ahmad Shahidov, Head ...

Heavier charges Against Rasul Jafarov

14 December 2014

The investigation brought a new charge against the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. According to his lawyer Gunay Ismayilova, the new charges are as follows: forgery and misappropriation – Articles 313 and 179.3.2 of ...

Etienne Mahcupyan: Armenians’ Pressure on Ankara Not to Work

14 December 2014

Etienne Mahcupyan, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu called the conditions for opening the country’s borders with Armenia. “The borders between Turkey and Armenia can be opened only in the case of ...

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