FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The international community, particularly the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE, should advocate for human rights and freedoms in Azerbaijan in every high-level discussion with Azerbaijani authorities…”   (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Imran Aliyev, the director of the "Meclis.info" website, was apprehended at Heydar Aliyev International Airport on the evening of April 18th. Aliyev himself provided this information. He stated that he was detained while awaiting a flight and was handed...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Without the rules brought by the West, Aliyev would continue the official practice of executing arrested individuals by boiling them…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms On January 19, the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal seeking the release of investigative journalist Hafiz Babali to house arrest. Moreover, the Baku Court of Appeal has considered the appeal challenging the detention of Shamo Eminov, a staff member of "Channel 13" internet TV. According to lawyer Elchin Sadigov, the initial court decision remains unchanged. On the same day,...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “A group of villaagers asks the president to help them to get their money back. This is the clearest example of the country becoming the property of one person. It is an indication of the absence of the institutions of the state, or rather, the fact that one person is the state…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Lawyer Zaur Mammadov tragically took his own life through self-immolation in front of the Bar Association, and despite efforts, his life could not be saved. The incident underscores a connection between Zaur Mammadov's suicide and the challenges,...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “In Azerbaijan’s budget for the upcoming year, there is a 27% reduction in socio-economic development expenses, indicating a decrease in funds allocated for people's livelihoods…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Elkhan Aliyev, an activist from the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, had a heart attack while in prison. Prior to his arrest, he had been struggling with severe health issues, having suffered two strokes. His life was constantly at risk due to his precarious health. The opposition members and independent journalists believe that Aliyev’s...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Every gram of gold that the Aliyevs extracted from the Soyudlu gold mines (and others) carries with it a scent of blood.” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms Since the protests against the illegal activities of the gold mining company in Soyudlu village erupted, dozens of people have been arrested. Former political prisoner Giyas Ibrahim and an activist from the NIDA civil movement Elmir Abbas, are among those who were administratively arrested for 30 and 20 days, respectively. To protest the mistreatment and police brutality witnessed...


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