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Behbudov: Armenian Soldier Expressed Desire to Go to Another Country

14 January 2015

The head of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov during the monitoring of the guardhouse of the Military Police of the Ministry of Defense met with the Armenian serviceman Arsen Baghdasaryan contained there along with 9 prisoners yesterday. According to Behbudov, Baghdasaryan did not complain about the conditions of his detention. “On the contrary, […]

Another Congressman Calls for Release of Khadija Ismayilova

14 January 2015

Member of the US House of Representatives, the head of the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia Dana Rohrabacher denounced the pressure on Radio Azadlig. In his statement, he said: “Azerbaijan is certainly a valuable ally of the US in this important part of the world. However, recent government actions against Radio Azadlig do not contribute […]

Washington event: US backs independent voices, seeks ‘engagement’ with Azerbaijan

13 January 2015

Washington on Monday made it clear that it will continue to support independent voices in Azerbaijan while seeking a way to “engage constructively” with the Azeri government. “We want to engage with Azerbaijan more vigorously at government higher levels,” Thomas Melia, State Department deputy Assistant Secretary on Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, said at a […]

Sentence on Yadigar Sadigov Reduced

13 January 2015

The Supreme Court today declined 6 months in the jail term for the deputy chairman of Musavat Yadigar Sadigov. This was on the Facebook page of the head of Musavat, Arif Hajili. The head of the Public Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Sadigov Elman Fattah told Turan the Supreme Court reclassified the […]

The Supreme Court postpones consideration of the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov and Tofig Yagublu

13 January 2015

On Tuesday a Supreme Court, chaired by Imran Hajibayov, started hearing in the case of the leader of REAL Ilgar Mamedov and deputy chairman of the party “Musavat” Tofig Yagublu convicted in connection with the events in Ismayilli region  on January 2013. The lawyers for both convicts called upon to render acquittal. According to the […]

CEC cancels the results of the elections in eight municipalities

13 January 2015

On 23 December the Azerbaijani CEC summarized the  results of elections in 1607 municipalities 118 constituencies. At a meeting on Monday CEC canceled the results of the vote in 43 polling stations (there are about 5,000.) As a result, the results of votes were abolished  in eight  municipalities – Arabashly (50th Apsheron-Gobustan District), Uzunboyat & […]

The EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus conflicts travels to Baku

13 January 2015

The EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus conflicts Herbert Salber will visit Baku on January 14-15. According to the office of the European Union in Baku, the subject of negotiations will be the Karabakh conflict settlement. The visit will take place against the backdrop of another escalation in the confrontation line between Armenian and […]

Ilham Aliyev: 2015 to Be a Period of Testing

12 January 2015

On Saturday, under the chairmanship of President Ilham Aliyev a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers was held on the results of 2014 and the tasks for the current year. According to the official report, Aliyev said the “successful development” of the economy, despite the drop in oil prices. Economic growth was 3%, while non-oil […]

Popular Front Party Activist Elvin Abdullayev Arrested for 4 Months

12 January 2015

The Khatai District Court of Baku on January 10 selected a preventive measure of arrest for the activist of the Youth Committee of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Elvin Abdullayev for a period of 4 months. He is charged under Article 234.4.3 (drug trafficking on a large scale) of the Criminal Code, which […]

EU: Closing Radio Azadlig Contrary to International Obligations of Baku

06 January 2015

The European Union considers the closure of the office of radio Liberty (Azadlig) in Baku as a violation by Azerbaijan of its international obligations in the field of media freedom. The statement of the press center of the European Union says Brussels called on Baku to ensure freedom of expression and restore freedom of independent […]

Anar Mammadov is transferred to jail N13

06 January 2015

Quarantine period of human rights activist Anar Mammadov, who was transferred to jail N13, completed his relatives told. In spite of certain health problems, Mammadov maintains good spirits. He did not complain about the conditions of detention, however, pointed out that the jail is on ecologically bad area, and there are numerous quarries. According to […]

Situation in Azerbaijan to Be Discussed in Washington

05 January 2015

Hearings on the situation in Azerbaijan will be held in Washington D.C. on January 12. The discussion entitled “Silencing independent voices in Azerbaijan” is organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). As noted in the statement on its website, unprecedented repression against opposition-minded people is taking place in Azerbaijan. Arrests of journalists, human rights […]

The case of Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyevis sent to court

05 January 2015

Criminal cases against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev were transferred to the Baku Serious  Crimes Court. In the near future the appointment of judges who will consider the case, is expected, according to lawyers. Rasul Jafarov was arrested on 2 August, and Intigam Aliyev – August 8, 2014.They both were initially accused […]

“Considerable tension directed towards Baku bureau of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty raises serious concerns” – AIDHR

29 December 2014

Officers of the Department has raided the head office of Baku bureau of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) located in Caspian Business Center in Yasamal district, Baku on December 26. According to head of press service of General Prosecutor Office Eldar Sultanov, the raid was conducted by the officers of General Prosecutor Office Grave […]

Head of AIDHR: “We hope a pardon decree will be signed until the end of year”

23 December 2014

2014 was tough year for Azerbaijan in terms of human rights issue. A series of arrests of leading journalists, lawyers and socio-political activists harmed relations between Azerbaijan and international organizations. In order to relieve tension Azerbaijani government initiated some measures from now on and made humanist steps. Through the decrees on pardon signed by Ilham […]

Behbudov: Armenian Soldier Expressed Desire to Go to Another Country

14 January 2015

The head of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov during the monitoring of the guardhouse of the Military Police of the Ministry of Defense met with the Armenian serviceman Arsen Baghdasaryan contained there along ...

Another Congressman Calls for Release of Khadija Ismayilova

14 January 2015

Member of the US House of Representatives, the head of the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia Dana Rohrabacher denounced the pressure on Radio Azadlig. In his statement, he said: “Azerbaijan is certainly a valuable ally ...

Washington event: US backs independent voices, seeks ‘engagement’ with Azerbaijan

13 January 2015

Washington on Monday made it clear that it will continue to support independent voices in Azerbaijan while seeking a way to “engage constructively” with the Azeri government. “We want to engage with Azerbaijan more vigorously ...

Sentence on Yadigar Sadigov Reduced

13 January 2015

The Supreme Court today declined 6 months in the jail term for the deputy chairman of Musavat Yadigar Sadigov. This was on the Facebook page of the head of Musavat, Arif Hajili. The head of ...

The Supreme Court postpones consideration of the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov and Tofig Yagublu

13 January 2015

On Tuesday a Supreme Court, chaired by Imran Hajibayov, started hearing in the case of the leader of REAL Ilgar Mamedov and deputy chairman of the party “Musavat” Tofig Yagublu convicted in connection with the ...

CEC cancels the results of the elections in eight municipalities

13 January 2015

On 23 December the Azerbaijani CEC summarized the  results of elections in 1607 municipalities 118 constituencies. At a meeting on Monday CEC canceled the results of the vote in 43 polling stations (there are about ...

The EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus conflicts travels to Baku

13 January 2015

The EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus conflicts Herbert Salber will visit Baku on January 14-15. According to the office of the European Union in Baku, the subject of negotiations will be the Karabakh ...

Ilham Aliyev: 2015 to Be a Period of Testing

12 January 2015

On Saturday, under the chairmanship of President Ilham Aliyev a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers was held on the results of 2014 and the tasks for the current year. According to the official report, ...

Popular Front Party Activist Elvin Abdullayev Arrested for 4 Months

12 January 2015

The Khatai District Court of Baku on January 10 selected a preventive measure of arrest for the activist of the Youth Committee of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Elvin Abdullayev for a period ...

EU: Closing Radio Azadlig Contrary to International Obligations of Baku

06 January 2015

The European Union considers the closure of the office of radio Liberty (Azadlig) in Baku as a violation by Azerbaijan of its international obligations in the field of media freedom. The statement of the press ...

Anar Mammadov is transferred to jail N13

06 January 2015

Quarantine period of human rights activist Anar Mammadov, who was transferred to jail N13, completed his relatives told. In spite of certain health problems, Mammadov maintains good spirits. He did not complain about the conditions ...

Situation in Azerbaijan to Be Discussed in Washington

05 January 2015

Hearings on the situation in Azerbaijan will be held in Washington D.C. on January 12. The discussion entitled “Silencing independent voices in Azerbaijan” is organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). As noted in ...

The case of Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyevis sent to court

05 January 2015

Criminal cases against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev were transferred to the Baku Serious  Crimes Court. In the near future the appointment of judges who will consider the case, is expected, according ...

“Considerable tension directed towards Baku bureau of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty raises serious concerns” – AIDHR

29 December 2014

Officers of the Department has raided the head office of Baku bureau of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) located in Caspian Business Center in Yasamal district, Baku on December 26. According to head of ...

Head of AIDHR: “We hope a pardon decree will be signed until the end of year”

23 December 2014

2014 was tough year for Azerbaijan in terms of human rights issue. A series of arrests of leading journalists, lawyers and socio-political activists harmed relations between Azerbaijan and international organizations. In order to relieve tension ...

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