TOPIC: journalist
Journalists are awarded the prize named after Zardabi
21 July 2014On the occasion of 139 anniversary of the Azerbaijani press, which is celebrated annually on 22 July, the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan, eight journalists were awarded diplomas named Hasan bey Zardabi for their contribution to the development of print and electronic media. Chairman of the Union of Journalists, Elchin Shikhlinski, speaking at a ceremony […]
The investigation proposes to extend the arrest of Rauf Mirkadirov for another three months
15 July 2014Today at 16.00 the Nasimi District Court held the consideration of the General Prosecutor’s Office on the extension of the security measure – arrest of the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov for another three months. Mirkadirov’s lawyer Elmar Suleymanov told Turan. It is noteworthy that Mirkadirov marks 53 years old today. * The columnist for Zerkalo, Rauf […]
Parviz Hashimli’s appeal is postponed
14 July 2014An appeal was made to the Supreme Court against the decision of the Baku Court of Appeal dated July 7 in the case of journalist Parviz Hashimli, Turan was told by the lawyer Bahruz Bayramov. The complaint was presented at today’s trial in Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Vagif Mursagulov. The reason was the […]
R.Mirkadyrov gives testimonies and denies the allegations
12 July 2014On July 11 a journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov, accused of high treason, for the first time since his arrest on April 19 testified investigation. From 11:00 to 18:00 with participation of his lawyers, he gave detailed testimony to the investigation and completely denied the charges against him. “Due to the secrecy of the investigation we cannot […]
Chief of AIDHR spoke about rights of journalists at German Embassy
02 July 2014Ahmad Shahidov to meet Frederik Hanke, First Secretary of the German Embassy to Azerbaijan Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting at the German Embassy to Azerbaijan on July 2. During his meeting with Frederik Hanke, First Secretary of the German Embassy to Azerbaijan Ahmad Shahidov […]
The Committee called on the OSCE PA OSCE member states to protect journalists
01 July 2014The OSCE PA Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs at a meeting in Baku on July 1 adopted a resolution “Democratic control of public and private sectors of security,” a draft of which was submitted by the Slovenian deputy Roberto Battelli. One of the points of the resolution is a recommendation to establish […]
Authorities allocated 1 mln.235 thousand AZN to 33 papers
28 June 2014Foundation of Mass Media under the President of the country at today’s meeting decided to allocate funds to 33 newspapers. The funds are allocated on the basis of projects submitted to the editorial boards of the second half of 2014. As stated in the Fund, the total amount of allocated funds was 1 mln.235 thousand […]
The Court of Appeal upheld the decision on the editor of the site azadxeber.org
27 June 2014The Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Mirzali Abbasov ended June 27 consideration of the appeal by the editor of the azadxeber.org website Nijat Aliyev and 9 others convicted of illegal possession of drugs and weapons, inciting sectarian strife, calls for the seizure of power , distributing banned religious literature. The Court upheld the verdict […]
Journalist Arshad Ibrahimov is arrested in the city of Ganja
18 June 2014Today Nizami district Court of Ganja ordered the arrest of journalist Arshad Ibrahimov, who is currently working with the sites and Moderator.az Avropa.info. According to the uncle of the arrested journalist, the reason for the arrest is the complaint of Mohammed Bagirov,the former head of the Education Department of Kalbajar region. Formerly a journalist published […]
R.Mirkadyrov’s lawyers will appeal to the Strasbourg Court
17 June 2014Appeal of Rauf Mirkadirov, a columnist of “Mirror” newspaper, was considered in the Baku Court of Appeal on 17 June, chaired by the judge Jamal Ramazanov. Complaint was filed against the decision of the Nasimi District Court, which dismissed the complaint on the journalist investigator’s refusal to allow him a notary. According to a lawyer […]
Consideration of cassation appeal from Hilal Mamedov postponed
12 June 2014Scheduled for June 12, the Supreme Court consideration of the cassation appeal from the editor of the newspaper Tolyshi Sado Hilal Mamedov, sentenced to 5 years in prison, has been postponed. The reason was the absence of Mamedov at the meeting. The meeting began with the defense solicited about it, but the judge Inglab Nasirov […]
R.Mirkadyrov: prosecutors and court cause damage to the interests of Azerbaijan
10 June 2014On June 10 a lawyer Elmar Suleymanov visited in jail of the MNS a journalist Rauf Mirkadirov. The journalist complained about the conditions of detention and health problems. However, he was outraged by yesterday’s court decision that dismissed his appeal, and did not allowed him to meet with a notary, Turan was told by the […]
Six constitutional norms are violated in the case of Mirkadirov
09 June 2014Trial in the case of a journalist Rauf Mirkadirov held today in Nasimi Court completed in other offenses, said a lawyer Elmar Suleymanov protecting the rights of a columnist of “Mirror” Mirkadirov arrested on charges of treason. “Mirkadyrovan was arrested in Turkey and transferred to Azerbaijan. Officially, it was called deportation, but in fact it […]
AIDHR Statement: “Investigation on Farahim Ilgaroglu’s case does not fulfill expectations”
06 June 2014Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights informed its European colleagues on the case As for information, Farahim Ilgaroglu Gasimov, correspondent of daily “Yeni Musavat” was assaulted and beaten by an unknown man or men in front of the building where he lived on April 25, 2014. While reviewing video record of incident it became […]
Court dismissed the appeal by Rauf Mirkadirov
06 June 2014Today in Baku Court of Appeal a hearing was held on the appeal by the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov on the violation by the leadership of the MNS jail of his right to meetings and telephone conversations with his family, as well as subscription to newspapers of his choice. As Turan was told by the lawyer […]
Activities at the U.S. Department of State
U.S. State Department responds to Russia and Iran’s statements against the ‘Trump Corridor’ – Ahmad Shahidov’s question becomes highlight of the briefing
U.S.: “We expect concrete steps from Russia toward peace” – The State Department responds to Ahmad Shahidov’s question
Ahmad Shahidov raised a question at the U.S. State Department about the risk of a possible military clash between Türkiye and Israel
Ahmad Shahidov raises the issue of the Zangezur Corridor at the U.S. State Department press briefing
Ahmad Shahidov raised Azerbaijan-Syria cooperation at the U.S. State Department media briefing
U.S. State Department responds to Ahmad Shahidov’s question: “We support the desire for peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia”
Speeches at international events
Dr. Ahmad Shahidov gave a strong response to revanchist remarks by Armenian representatives at the OSCE meeting in Vienna
“Turks in Western Thrace face systematic discrimination” — Dr. Ahmad Shahidov criticized Greece at OSCE Vienna meeting
“India violates international law in Jammu and Kashmir” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at OSCE Vienna conference
Ahmad Shahidov delivered a speech on independent journalism and media literacy at the OSCE Vienna meeting
Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the illegal activities of the “Russian House” in Azerbaijan
Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the downing of the Azerbaijani plane by Russia
“The Council of Europe has become a platform for political pressure” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at PACE
The joint activities of Azerbaijani opposition activists with Armenian deputies in PACE are regrettable – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov appealed from PACE
Anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE expands – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov reports from Strasbourg
Ahmad Shahidov shares his thoughts on the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting – live from Malta
Elections in Azerbaijan
“Voter turnout in Gakh-Sheki electoral district No. 113 was 10%” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov shared his initial impressions
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Gumukh village of Sheki district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Bash Layisgi village of Sheki district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ashagi Layisgi village of Sheki district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ikinci Bilecik village of Sheki district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Birinci Bilecik village of Sheki district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ambarchay village of Gakh district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Tasmali village of Gakh district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Lalapasha village of Gakh district
MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Chudullu village of Gakh district
Meetings
Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal
Human rights organizations of Azerbaijan and Qatar have signed an agreement on joint activities
President of TRNC Ersin Tatar receives Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, the Head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights
Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee
A meeting was held in the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies
Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Tbilisi
“Strategic partnership issues between Azerbaijan and Serbia discussed” – Meeting with the Vice President of the Serbian Parliament
Ahmad Shahidov met with the president of YUCOM, the leading human rights organization in Serbia
Ahmad Shahidov visits georgian-orthodox church in Ingiloy-Kotuklu village of Gakh
“Armenian authorities are responsible for the murder of Mayor Agil Omarov ” – Ahmad Shahidov
Visits abroad
Ahmad Shahidov comments on the UK’s position in global politics and its role in the Ukraine war
“Financial compensation and the issue of Western Azerbaijan remain in the shadows” – Ahmad Shahidov comments on the agreement draft between Azerbaijan and Armenia- “The Council of Europe has become a platform for political pressure” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at PACE
- The joint activities of Azerbaijani opposition activists with Armenian deputies in PACE are regrettable – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov appealed from PACE
- Anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE expands – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov reports from Strasbourg
- Ahmad Shahidov shares his thoughts on the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting – live from Malta
US elections, expectations from Donald Trump and COP29 in Baku – a short commentary from Washington DC- President of TRNC Ersin Tatar receives Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, the Head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights
Discussion on the relations of TRNC with Turkish states – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov and Latif Akcha at ADA TV- Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee
Interviews
“Western influence is growing, Russia’s role is weakening” – Ahmad Shahidov analyzed the latest situation in the South Caucasus on ARB24 Television
“India’s water terrorism creates a new risk of war in South Asia” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television
US–China rivalry will also affect the South Caucasus – Ahmad Shahidov commented on the SCO summit on ARB24 Television
Ahmad Shahidov commented on the importance of President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to China on REAL Television
Europe proposes buffer zone on the Ukraine–Russia front – Ahmad Shahidov gives extensive interview to ARB24 Television
How does American society view Donald Trump? – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV from Washington DC
Europe strengthens its borders amid U.S.-Russia energy talks – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC
Ukraine’s former Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny at the center of diplomatic tensions with the U.S. – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 from Washington DC
Trump-Zelensky White House summit yields no results – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC
Ahmad Shahidov analyzed the Donald Trump – Volodymyr Zelensky meeting held at the White House for CGTN Turk Television
Activities at the U.S. Department of State
- U.S. State Department responds to Russia and Iran’s statements against the ‘Trump Corridor’ – Ahmad Shahidov’s question becomes highlight of the briefing
- U.S.: “We expect concrete steps from Russia toward peace” – The State Department responds to Ahmad Shahidov’s question
- Ahmad Shahidov raised a question at the U.S. State Department about the risk of a possible military clash between Türkiye and Israel
- Ahmad Shahidov raises the issue of the Zangezur Corridor at the U.S. State Department press briefing
- Ahmad Shahidov raised Azerbaijan-Syria cooperation at the U.S. State Department media briefing
- U.S. State Department responds to Ahmad Shahidov’s question: “We support the desire for peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia”
Speeches at international events
- Dr. Ahmad Shahidov gave a strong response to revanchist remarks by Armenian representatives at the OSCE meeting in Vienna
- “Turks in Western Thrace face systematic discrimination” — Dr. Ahmad Shahidov criticized Greece at OSCE Vienna meeting
- “India violates international law in Jammu and Kashmir” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at OSCE Vienna conference
- Ahmad Shahidov delivered a speech on independent journalism and media literacy at the OSCE Vienna meeting
- Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the illegal activities of the “Russian House” in Azerbaijan
- Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the downing of the Azerbaijani plane by Russia
- “The Council of Europe has become a platform for political pressure” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at PACE
- The joint activities of Azerbaijani opposition activists with Armenian deputies in PACE are regrettable – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov appealed from PACE
- Anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE expands – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov reports from Strasbourg
- Ahmad Shahidov shares his thoughts on the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting – live from Malta
Elections in Azerbaijan
- “Voter turnout in Gakh-Sheki electoral district No. 113 was 10%” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov shared his initial impressions
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Gumukh village of Sheki district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Bash Layisgi village of Sheki district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ashagi Layisgi village of Sheki district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ikinci Bilecik village of Sheki district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Birinci Bilecik village of Sheki district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Ambarchay village of Gakh district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Tasmali village of Gakh district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Lalapasha village of Gakh district
- MP candidate Ahmad Shahidov visited the polling station in Chudullu village of Gakh district
Meetings
- Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal
- Human rights organizations of Azerbaijan and Qatar have signed an agreement on joint activities
- President of TRNC Ersin Tatar receives Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, the Head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights
- Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee
- A meeting was held in the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies
- Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Tbilisi
- “Strategic partnership issues between Azerbaijan and Serbia discussed” – Meeting with the Vice President of the Serbian Parliament
- Ahmad Shahidov met with the president of YUCOM, the leading human rights organization in Serbia
- Ahmad Shahidov visits georgian-orthodox church in Ingiloy-Kotuklu village of Gakh
- “Armenian authorities are responsible for the murder of Mayor Agil Omarov ” – Ahmad Shahidov
Visits abroad
- Ahmad Shahidov comments on the UK’s position in global politics and its role in the Ukraine war
- “Financial compensation and the issue of Western Azerbaijan remain in the shadows” – Ahmad Shahidov comments on the agreement draft between Azerbaijan and Armenia
- “The Council of Europe has become a platform for political pressure” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at PACE
- The joint activities of Azerbaijani opposition activists with Armenian deputies in PACE are regrettable – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov appealed from PACE
- Anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE expands – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov reports from Strasbourg
- Ahmad Shahidov shares his thoughts on the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting – live from Malta
- US elections, expectations from Donald Trump and COP29 in Baku – a short commentary from Washington DC
- President of TRNC Ersin Tatar receives Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, the Head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights
- Discussion on the relations of TRNC with Turkish states – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov and Latif Akcha at ADA TV
- Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee
Interviews
- “Western influence is growing, Russia’s role is weakening” – Ahmad Shahidov analyzed the latest situation in the South Caucasus on ARB24 Television
- “India’s water terrorism creates a new risk of war in South Asia” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television
- US–China rivalry will also affect the South Caucasus – Ahmad Shahidov commented on the SCO summit on ARB24 Television
- Ahmad Shahidov commented on the importance of President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to China on REAL Television
- Europe proposes buffer zone on the Ukraine–Russia front – Ahmad Shahidov gives extensive interview to ARB24 Television
- How does American society view Donald Trump? – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Baku TV from Washington DC
- Europe strengthens its borders amid U.S.-Russia energy talks – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC
- Ukraine’s former Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny at the center of diplomatic tensions with the U.S. – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 from Washington DC
- Trump-Zelensky White House summit yields no results – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 from Washington DC
- Ahmad Shahidov analyzed the Donald Trump – Volodymyr Zelensky meeting held at the White House for CGTN Turk Television
Journalists are awarded the prize named after Zardabi
21 July 2014
On the occasion of 139 anniversary of the Azerbaijani press, which is celebrated annually on 22 July, the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan, eight journalists were awarded diplomas named Hasan bey Zardabi for their contribution ...
The investigation proposes to extend the arrest of Rauf Mirkadirov for another three months
15 July 2014
Today at 16.00 the Nasimi District Court held the consideration of the General Prosecutor’s Office on the extension of the security measure – arrest of the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov for another three months. Mirkadirov’s lawyer ...
Parviz Hashimli’s appeal is postponed
14 July 2014
An appeal was made to the Supreme Court against the decision of the Baku Court of Appeal dated July 7 in the case of journalist Parviz Hashimli, Turan was told by the lawyer Bahruz Bayramov. ...
R.Mirkadyrov gives testimonies and denies the allegations
12 July 2014
On July 11 a journalist Rauf Mirkadyrov, accused of high treason, for the first time since his arrest on April 19 testified investigation. From 11:00 to 18:00 with participation of his lawyers, he gave detailed ...
Chief of AIDHR spoke about rights of journalists at German Embassy
02 July 2014
Ahmad Shahidov to meet Frederik Hanke, First Secretary of the German Embassy to Azerbaijan Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting at the German Embassy to ...
The Committee called on the OSCE PA OSCE member states to protect journalists
01 July 2014
The OSCE PA Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs at a meeting in Baku on July 1 adopted a resolution “Democratic control of public and private sectors of security,” a draft of which ...
Authorities allocated 1 mln.235 thousand AZN to 33 papers
28 June 2014
Foundation of Mass Media under the President of the country at today’s meeting decided to allocate funds to 33 newspapers. The funds are allocated on the basis of projects submitted to the editorial boards of ...
The Court of Appeal upheld the decision on the editor of the site azadxeber.org
27 June 2014
The Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Mirzali Abbasov ended June 27 consideration of the appeal by the editor of the azadxeber.org website Nijat Aliyev and 9 others convicted of illegal possession of drugs and ...
Journalist Arshad Ibrahimov is arrested in the city of Ganja
18 June 2014
Today Nizami district Court of Ganja ordered the arrest of journalist Arshad Ibrahimov, who is currently working with the sites and Moderator.az Avropa.info. According to the uncle of the arrested journalist, the reason for the ...
R.Mirkadyrov’s lawyers will appeal to the Strasbourg Court
17 June 2014
Appeal of Rauf Mirkadirov, a columnist of “Mirror” newspaper, was considered in the Baku Court of Appeal on 17 June, chaired by the judge Jamal Ramazanov. Complaint was filed against the decision of the Nasimi ...
Consideration of cassation appeal from Hilal Mamedov postponed
12 June 2014
Scheduled for June 12, the Supreme Court consideration of the cassation appeal from the editor of the newspaper Tolyshi Sado Hilal Mamedov, sentenced to 5 years in prison, has been postponed. The reason was the ...
R.Mirkadyrov: prosecutors and court cause damage to the interests of Azerbaijan
10 June 2014
On June 10 a lawyer Elmar Suleymanov visited in jail of the MNS a journalist Rauf Mirkadirov. The journalist complained about the conditions of detention and health problems. However, he was outraged by yesterday’s court ...
Six constitutional norms are violated in the case of Mirkadirov
09 June 2014
Trial in the case of a journalist Rauf Mirkadirov held today in Nasimi Court completed in other offenses, said a lawyer Elmar Suleymanov protecting the rights of a columnist of “Mirror” Mirkadirov arrested on charges ...
AIDHR Statement: “Investigation on Farahim Ilgaroglu’s case does not fulfill expectations”
06 June 2014
Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights informed its European colleagues on the case As for information, Farahim Ilgaroglu Gasimov, correspondent of daily “Yeni Musavat” was assaulted and beaten by an unknown man or men ...
Court dismissed the appeal by Rauf Mirkadirov
06 June 2014
Today in Baku Court of Appeal a hearing was held on the appeal by the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov on the violation by the leadership of the MNS jail of his right to meetings and telephone ...
