FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “You are only needed by this government to fight, die, and become disabled in the war or to work in their gardens, banks and supermarkets...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Afgan Sadigov, the head of the "Azel" TV website, was not allowed to leave Georgia. On July 17, journalist Afgan Sadigov was prevented from traveling from Tbilisi to Ankara. He was detained at border-passport control at the airport and sent back. Sadigov himself reported this to the Turan agency. According to Sadigov, he was told that he could not travel to any country other than...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “If in the past only 20 percent of the country was occupied by Armenia and 80 percent by Aliyev, now 100 percent is under the occupation of the Aliyev dynasty…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Ramin Ahmadov, a member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was arrested on October 12. He was sentenced to 30 days of administrative detention under the charge of 535.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (disobeying the legal request of the police). A representative of the APFP reported that Ramin Ahmadov is the fourth APFP activist who has been administratively...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “I personally handed over 20 million manats to Najmaddin Sadigov. I was only carrying out the orders I had been given…” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms The State Department, along with senators, has issued an appeal for the prompt release of Gubad Ibadoglu. Responding to inquiries from Turan during a routine press briefing, Matthew Miller, a representative from the State Department, reiterated their ongoing concern regarding Ibadoglu's arrest and detention, emphasizing their urgent request for his immediate release. Furthermore,...


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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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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The military assistance of the United States to Azerbaijan suggests that the process of agreeing on the military plans of the unofficial military coalition against Iran is underway…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Gultekin Hajibeyli, a member of the Coordination Center of the National Council, was detained at the Baku airport while returning to the country from abroad. According to Hajibeyli, she was told that a criminal case was opened against her on October 27 under article 147.2 of the Criminal Code. However, Hajibeyli did not receive...


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