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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...