FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The government, which is interested in attracting tourists and investment to the country, would establish a normal judicial, health, and police system in the country.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The Muslim Union Movement has appealed to human rights organizations, NGOs, and theologians, as well as a number of political and public figures, regarding the hunger strike of the members of the movement in prison. The appeal says: “While this situation has reached this point, it is necessary to address you as the leading...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Regimes as cruel and ruthless as this tend to make more absurd decisions towards its end. Our only consolation is that the increase in absurd decisions and cruelty indicates that their end is not far off…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Jailed political figure and economist Gubad Ibadoghlu's visual ability is rapidly deteriorating, according to his brother, Galib Toghrul. Toghrul shared the disturbing news on his Facebook post. “The persistently high sugar levels have begun to cause severe damage to my brother's organs. His visual ability is quickly...


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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   “Recent arrests of journalists, civil society activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan are deeply disturbing…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms During the latest court hearing, based on lawyer Elchin Sadigov's petition, the court initially ruled to remove Sevinj Vagifgizi, the editor-in-chief of AbzasMedia, from the glass cage. However, the guards (convoy) refused to comply with the court decision, citing the denial from the head of the penitentiary service. Upon further deliberation, the judges reversed their decision, refusing to accept the lawyer's...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The suppression of free media, along with the unjust imprisonment of respected political leaders on unfounded and ludicrous charges, serves not only to instill fear in the entire society but also to challenge the democratic world by expanding the regime's repressive measures…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Aziz Orujov, the imprisoned journalist, faces additional hardships as his brother, Anar Orujov, disclosed that the bank accounts of Aziz's wife and mother have been frozen, plunging them into a dire financial predicament. Anar Orujov expressed...


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