TOPIC: NGOrsscaticon

Austrian National Day marked in Baku

25 October 2016

On October 25, the Austrian Embassy in Azerbaijan has organized a reception on the occasion of the country`s National Day The event bought together officials, MPs, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited in Azerbaijan. After the state anthems of Azerbaijan and Austria were performed, Ambassador of Austria Axel Wech made remarks. The Ambassador in particular provided […]

Representatives of Working Group Call on Attorney General to Release Intigam Aliyev

27 November 2014

NGO representatives in the joint working group (JWG) on Human Rights appealed to the General Prosecutor’s Office to release the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev and create the conditions for his treatment. Turan was reported by a member of the JWG, head of the Society for Women’s Rights Novella Jafaroglu. According to her, Aliyev is […]

State Department wants to know why the American aid is blocked

21 October 2014

Noah Krystel, Department of State EUR-ACE Deputy Director. is with a fact finding mission to see about conditions affecting US assistance to Azerbaijan. In particular, he intends to understand the factors that influence the American aid, stated the US Embassy in Baku. In the afternoon Krystel already met with the press, and expressed serious concern […]

Parliament tightens the requirements for foreign donors

19 October 2014

The Milli Majlis amended the legislation on NGOs introducing toughened conditions for the activities of foreign donors. In particular, amendments were adopted to the laws “On the non-governmental organizations (public associations and foundations)” and “On Grants.” Thus, the new wording of Article 24.2 of the Law “On NGOs” reads that the work and services provided […]

Intigam Aliyev continues advocacy in jail

09 September 2014

The lawyer Anar Gasymly visited the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev in Baku Prison N1 on September 6. However wardens again censored the records prepared by the human rights activist for the lawyer. Turan was told by Aliyev’s relatives. In particular, they prohibited the transfer of an appeal to the leadership of the detention center […]

IREX appeal against the actions of the investigators in court

06 September 2014

On Friday September, 5th, representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office came unannounced to the IREX office in Baku. They brought an order issued by the Court of Yasamal, and took away all computers, and other equipment as well as all documents. IREX has since lodged a legal appeal, and hopes the equipment and documents will be returned […]

Search and seizure of documents in the office of IREX

06 September 2014

In the afternoon on Friday prosecutor employees came to the office of the American organization IREX. Presenting a judgment, they began to withdraw equipment – electronic media, as well as documents of the NGO. It became known Turan from informed sources, prosecutors employees came to the office at 11:00 am on Friday, and at 17:00 […]

Gubad Ibadoglu: Accusations against NGOs is absurdity

01 September 2014

The Nasimi and Sabail district courts arrested bank accounts  of the known economic expert Gubad Ibadoglu and the  Center for Civic Initiatives (CCI) led by him. Last week Ibadoglu himself  was questioned as a witness in the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General for Serious Crimes in the case against local and foreign NGOs.  Ibadoglu […]

8 international organizations call to Investigate brutal attack on Ilgar Nasibov

28 August 2014

The brutal attack on the journalist Ilgar Nasibov, in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, is an outrage and Azerbaijan’s authorities should ensure a prompt, effective and impartial investigation, Front Line Defenders, Human Rights House Foundation, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Rafto Foundation for Human Rights, People in Need, Human Rights Watch, ARTICLE 19 and Reporters without borders said today. The […]

Anar Mammadli bidder for the award of Vaclav Havel

27 August 2014

The human rights defender Anar Mammadli is one of the three candidates for the award named Vaclav Havel in 2014. According to the radio Azadlig, together with Anar Mammadli the contenders are the Israeli organization B’tselem, which protects the rights of the Palestinians, as well as the Malta branch of the international organization Jesuit, protecting […]

At the trial of Anar Mammadli Court of Appeal rejected all petitions

22 August 2014

The Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Aflatun Gasimov today held a preliminary hearing on the case of the convicted head of the Election Monitoring Center Anar Mammadli and two other activists, Bashir Suleymanli and Elnur Mammadov. At the beginning of the session the defense applied for a permit to Mammadli and Mammadov to sit […]

Trial against human rights defender starts in Salyan

21 August 2014

In the Lankaran Court of Grave Crimes today began the proceedings against Emil Mammadov – head of the NGO Promotion of Democracy from Salyan. Mammadov was detained on 13 May and was arrested on charges of extortion (Article 182.2.2). Grounds for arrest were evidence given by Tofig Gasimov, employee of Mammadov’s NGO. The lawyer Fariz […]

Leyla Yunus in serious condition – lawyer

20 August 2014

On August 19 the lawyer Alaif Hasanov visited in detention the human rights defenders Leila Yunus and Intigam Aliyev, reported Radio Liberty. “Leila Yunus is contained in a cell measuring 12 square meters, where there are also 6 people. There’s no air and there is a special attitude towards the prisoners. In particular, into the […]

IRFS: The Council of Europe must not condone human rights abuses

18 August 2014

The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani government’s unprecedented attacks on independent human rights activists and organizations. The Council of Europe must not condone this frantic crackdown;  as well as Azerbaijan’s chairmanship over this body should be cancelled until the regime has put its house in […]

NGO leaders condemn “spy mania” by authorities

16 August 2014

Representatives of several NGOs held a press conference on the recent arrests of activists. Participants noted a steady deterioration of situation in the  institutions of civil society over the last 4-5 years. The situation worsened particularly after amendments to the legislation at the end of last year. The recent arrests of prominent activists, freezing their […]

Austrian National Day marked in Baku

25 October 2016

On October 25, the Austrian Embassy in Azerbaijan has organized a reception on the occasion of the country`s National Day The event bought together officials, MPs, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited in Azerbaijan. After the ...

Representatives of Working Group Call on Attorney General to Release Intigam Aliyev

27 November 2014

NGO representatives in the joint working group (JWG) on Human Rights appealed to the General Prosecutor’s Office to release the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev and create the conditions for his treatment. Turan was reported ...

State Department wants to know why the American aid is blocked

21 October 2014

Noah Krystel, Department of State EUR-ACE Deputy Director. is with a fact finding mission to see about conditions affecting US assistance to Azerbaijan. In particular, he intends to understand the factors that influence the American ...

Parliament tightens the requirements for foreign donors

19 October 2014

The Milli Majlis amended the legislation on NGOs introducing toughened conditions for the activities of foreign donors. In particular, amendments were adopted to the laws “On the non-governmental organizations (public associations and foundations)” and “On ...

Intigam Aliyev continues advocacy in jail

09 September 2014

The lawyer Anar Gasymly visited the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev in Baku Prison N1 on September 6. However wardens again censored the records prepared by the human rights activist for the lawyer. Turan was ...

IREX appeal against the actions of the investigators in court

06 September 2014

On Friday September, 5th, representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office came unannounced to the IREX office in Baku. They brought an order issued by the Court of Yasamal, and took away all computers, and other equipment ...

Search and seizure of documents in the office of IREX

06 September 2014

In the afternoon on Friday prosecutor employees came to the office of the American organization IREX. Presenting a judgment, they began to withdraw equipment – electronic media, as well as documents of the NGO. It ...

Gubad Ibadoglu: Accusations against NGOs is absurdity

01 September 2014

The Nasimi and Sabail district courts arrested bank accounts  of the known economic expert Gubad Ibadoglu and the  Center for Civic Initiatives (CCI) led by him. Last week Ibadoglu himself  was questioned as a witness ...

8 international organizations call to Investigate brutal attack on Ilgar Nasibov

28 August 2014

The brutal attack on the journalist Ilgar Nasibov, in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, is an outrage and Azerbaijan’s authorities should ensure a prompt, effective and impartial investigation, Front Line Defenders, Human Rights House Foundation, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, ...

Anar Mammadli bidder for the award of Vaclav Havel

27 August 2014

The human rights defender Anar Mammadli is one of the three candidates for the award named Vaclav Havel in 2014. According to the radio Azadlig, together with Anar Mammadli the contenders are the Israeli organization ...

At the trial of Anar Mammadli Court of Appeal rejected all petitions

22 August 2014

The Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Aflatun Gasimov today held a preliminary hearing on the case of the convicted head of the Election Monitoring Center Anar Mammadli and two other activists, Bashir Suleymanli and ...

Trial against human rights defender starts in Salyan

21 August 2014

In the Lankaran Court of Grave Crimes today began the proceedings against Emil Mammadov – head of the NGO Promotion of Democracy from Salyan. Mammadov was detained on 13 May and was arrested on charges ...

Leyla Yunus in serious condition – lawyer

20 August 2014

On August 19 the lawyer Alaif Hasanov visited in detention the human rights defenders Leila Yunus and Intigam Aliyev, reported Radio Liberty. “Leila Yunus is contained in a cell measuring 12 square meters, where there ...

IRFS: The Council of Europe must not condone human rights abuses

18 August 2014

The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani government’s unprecedented attacks on independent human rights activists and organizations. The Council of Europe must not condone this frantic ...

NGO leaders condemn “spy mania” by authorities

16 August 2014

Representatives of several NGOs held a press conference on the recent arrests of activists. Participants noted a steady deterioration of situation in the  institutions of civil society over the last 4-5 years. The situation worsened ...

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