FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Corruption in the country is widespread, and effective opposition to the government has been weakened by years of crackdowns on rival politicians and civil society…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The Baku Court of Appeals dismissed journalist Nargiz Absalamova's appeal on January 29. The appeal was regarding the prohibition of meetings and telephone conversations with her family members. The court justified the investigative ban by claiming that communication with Absalamova's family might hinder the exposure of other individuals involved in crimes....


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Even if the Azerbaijanis don't want to get involved in politics, the anti-human politics of one-man regime will continue to involve them, make them poorer, and punish them for not getting involved in politics.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The chairman of the Muslim Union Movement, theologian Haji Tale Baghirzade, was put in a solitary confinement cell in prison, according to his family. His family told Azadlig newspaper that Baghirzade had not contacted them on the day that he would normally call. During his call last week,...


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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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      FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Oil alone was not enough for them, they have seized all the fields.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The trial of Punhan Karimli, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who lived as an immigrant in Germany for almost three years, was held on Wednesday. Karimli was deported to Azerbaijan in November 2021 and arrested two months later. On June 22, a Baku Serious Crimes Court prosecutor sentenced him to seven years and six months in prison. Members of the Muslim Union movement tried to protest in front...


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      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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