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29.06.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   "Ilham Aliyev's support for Russia's imperial policy at a time when even Russia's closest allies are distancing themselves from it is illogical and can only be explained by a desire to strengthen solidarity among authoritarian regimes and slow down the global democratic changes that await the region." (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Salyan branch Zaur Ahmadov was detained by two civilian police officers. Azadliq newspaper reports that Ahmadov was taken to an unknown destination, and only...


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17.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The G7 states should not allow those involved in corruption to travel to democratic countries and obtain residence permits there...”  (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Fakhraddin Agayev, a resident of Bursulum village in Lerik, told Meydan TV that his nephew Subhan Agayev was tortured and killed in prison No. 5 in Salyan district. “In January 2023, he was found guilty of committing the crime of theft and was sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment by the decision of the Khazar District Court. On February 25, 2023,...


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13.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The system is not working, and the public does not question immorality...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  Anar Huseynov, who was administratively arrested for 20 days during a protest against water shortage in Saatli district on March 13, says that he is persecuted. He told Turan TV that he was summoned to the Saatli District Police Department after meeting activist Elvin Mustafayev (Atilla Khan), who was released from administrative detention. “When I was in front of the department to meet Elvin, the police approached me, and they...


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10.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “In Azerbaijan, not only the political power is concentrated in the hands of one person, the entire economy, its import, export, production, and trade are under the monopoly of one person...”                                                                                                             (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Political prisoner Alzamin Salayev has been on hunger strike for over 60 days. Former political prisoner Ilkin Rustamzade called on authorities to release...


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06.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “If Inam Karimov is appointed as the judge of the Supreme Court, it is because he has owned the trust of  the ruling family...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  In recent weeks, many clerics, theologians, and religious people have been arrested on the charges of espionage or illegal use of drug. According to unofficial reports, the number of those arrested and detained on various charges is around 400-500. Chairperson of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) Jamil Hasanli expressed his objection to the mass arrest, ...


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16.03.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The reason for the acute water shortages in the central regions is the plantations owned by the “oligarchs” stretching over thousands of hectares...”                                              (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Residents of Nabatkend and Orta Mughan villages of Saatli district protested the acute water shortage demanding the authorities solve the issue. Around 200 farmers in Saatli District attempted to block a highway to protest water shortages in the nearby Kura and Aras rivers. The police...


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26.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Including myself, there is not a single MP in the Milli Majlis that was elected by the people as there are no democratic and fair elections in Azerbaijan…”                                          (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev’s brother Vugar Hajiyev met him in prison, where Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for more than 20 days in protest against his illegal arrest. After seeing how bad his condition was, Vugar Hajiyev said that he was worried about his brother. “I met Bakhtiyar...


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23.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Unfortunately, due to the fact that the courts in our country act as a notary of people who are maniacally trying to take revenge on me even while I am in prison, the only way to convey my voice to the public, international organizations, and decision-makers is to sacrifice my life…”                                                            (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The prison term of the activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been extended until February 28. The decision was made on January 21 by the Khatai...


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19.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “With the new rules of residency, the population will be easily controlled, and legal grounds are created to track citizens…”                                                                (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) Tofig Yagublu is on the 15th day of hunger strike. According to his daughter Nigar Hezi, who could finally meet him in the detention center, Yagublu’s health is in very bad shape. Hezi said that, although her father has already...


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12.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “With the new law on Political Parties, the regime aims to neutralize its opponents, and its main target is the Popular Front Party…”                                                                      (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) and Musavat Party, Tofig Yagublu, who has been on a hunger strike since January 5, was hospitalized due to declining health.  Yagublu’s daughter Nigar Hazi told Meydan TV that her father continues hunger...


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09.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “There must be an end to this. Either we will all die, or you will go, Ilham Aliyev…”            (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  Opposition leader’s health is at risk Member of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) Tofig Yagublu is on hunger strike in protest against the decision of the administrative detention center not to allow family meetings and accept gifts. Yagublu’s wife Maya Yagublu, also started a hunger strike in support of her husband. Maya Yagublu said that her family has long been targeted...


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15.12.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Arresting Bakhtiyar Hajiyev is an attempt by the regime to further limit the political activism in the country and silence independent and critical voices…”                                        (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The lawyer of the activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev said that Hajiyev would start hunger strike if his appeal against his arrest will not be considered. Khatai district court of Baku city decided on the pre-trial detention of 1 month and 20 days for Hajiyev, which was considered illegal and groundless...


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12.12.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Encouraged by additional oil revenues, the family rule that has absolute control over oil and gas revenues has chosen the path of not just stifling independent voices but completely silencing them…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties On December 9, a day before International Human Rights Day, prominent political activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev was arrested and sentenced to 50 days in administrative detention. Hajiyev, who has been known for his criticism of the officials, mainly the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is facing multiple charges,...


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08.12.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Russia wants to establish a railway connection with Turkey through the Zangazur corridor to avoid Western sanctions and strengthen its presence in the region by taking this corridor under its military control…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties According to the decision of the General Prosecutor's Office, 21 people accused in the notorious Tartar case were acquitted. Nineteen convicts were released, and two people were given a posthumous pardon after being found innocent.  In May 2017, 19 people were arrested in connection with...


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21.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The historic decision by the Azeri parliament to open an embassy in Israel is a significant step forward in the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Amar Huseyn, a resident of Karabaglar village in the Kangarli district of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, was summoned to the police, and 20 tons of grain was taken from his property. According to Huseyn, on the instructions of the executive head of the district, Kemal Alekbarov, they called him a “traitor”, dismissed him first from...


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03.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “We will know the real results of the Sochi meetings in the next two months, especially if the peace agreement is signed...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The decisions of the appeals and cassation instances in the case of nineteen persons who were arrested in the “Tarter case” and sentenced to a long term of imprisonment for treason and other serious charges were canceled and returned to the appeals court for re-examination. On November 2, those cases were considered at the Ganja Court of Appeals. The long-term prison sentences...


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20.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Iran should not provoke Azerbaijan to respond to the calling of Azerbaijanis living on its southern border...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Azadliq newspaper reports that Arif Safarov, the head of the Jalilabad District branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (He worked for more than 20 years in the State Traffic Police Department), brutally beat Jamal Nuriyev, a war veteran. Nuriyev served in the army during the Second Karabakh war and was severely injured. Aghjabedi resident Faig Aliyev says that his wife, Matanat Aliyeva...


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17.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The dependence of Azerbaijan's economy on natural resources and demographic trends causes structural changes that put the country's future development prospects at risk....” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties War veteran Gulu Mammadli who works as a teacher in Sabirabad, sent an open letter to President Aliyev. In his video shared on social media, Mammadli complains about his financial difficulties and the injustice he faced. Mammadli said: There are five of us in my family. When I was serving in the army during the war, my father...


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10.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “It is a terrible injustice that thousands of veterans live in poverty and the first family increase their businesses...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Colonel Elnur Mammadov, a harsh critic of the Ministry of Defense, was arrested. Colonel Elnur Mammadov, who is known for his criticism of the Ministry of Defense, was sentenced to six months in prison under Article 147.2 (defamation). Shahbaz Guliyev, who was in Armenian captivity for seven years, protested in front of the Presidential Administration, demanding a pension for serving...


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03.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Our people should know that only their own peaceful and resolute struggle can put an end to the total suppression of human rights by the authorities...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties On September 30, 2022, the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) organized a rally in front of the Milli Majlis to protest the new reactionary draft law on political parties. APFP believes that this new draft law is calculated to eliminate the real opposition in the country completely, the possibilities of normal political activity in general, and outlaw...


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          FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “In a country where the opposition...
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