FB Digest@VoxPOPULI 30.08.2021 “….The global crisis of leadership and vision will only aggravte… Neither Putin nor Comrade Si are proper candidates, and even Biden is not the same Joe..” Post-war situation. The local media ( Zerkalo.az)  writes about warning by Russia that if Azerbaijan is too critical of Russia they may get a response like they did in Georgia in 2008. The road Gorus-Kafan is being re-opened – the talks are mediated by the Russian Federal Security forces. The road was earlier closed after stabbing of the Azerbaijani soldier Ruslan Shiraliyev by an armed Armenian. ...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “How can a head of state, justify the unjust arrests of his most decent citizens by the injustices that have occurred elsewhere in the world?” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Elbayi Karimli, a young member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), wrote "Stalin" on the statue of former president Heydar Aliyev. Consequently, he was arrested, subjected to severe torture, falsely accused of narcotics possession, and imprisoned for six years. Party Chairman Ali Karimli stated that while they do not condone youth's actions of writing on statues, it is unjust...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “In our investigations, we reported on officials' involvement in smuggling. Now, being accused of smuggling ourselves is simply retaliatory…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The appeal regarding the pre-trial detention ruling concerning Alasgar Mammadli, the founder of "Toplum TV," has been reviewed. In the session held at the Baku Court of Appeal, the defense team sought to annul the decision regarding the accused media expert due to his health condition. However, the court did not grant the request, and thus, the initial court's decision stands upheld. Niyamaddin...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The Azerbaijani government seems to be trading something with the West by repressing its own citizens…” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms The National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) has issued a statement condemning the arrest of Gubad Ibadoglu, who serves as the chairman of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Party. The statement highlights the disturbing events that unfolded on July 23, when Gubad Ibadoglu, a prominent figure known for being a respected professor at the London School of Economics and Politics, and his wife...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Alizamin Salyev has been on hunger strike for 77 days. Salayev’s Lawyer Nemet Karimli said that  Salayev would not stop the hunger strike unless he was released. “Zamin Bey (Alzamin) called from the detention center. His health has deteriorated. He said that he could no longer move, his weight dropped to 80 kg, and he suffers from pain and insomnia. He insists on continuing his hunger strike, and he will not accept false accusations against...


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