FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “A group of villaagers asks the president to help them to get their money back. This is the clearest example of the country becoming the property of one person. It is an indication of the absence of the institutions of the state, or rather, the fact that one person is the state…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Lawyer Zaur Mammadov tragically took his own life through self-immolation in front of the Bar Association, and despite efforts, his life could not be saved. The incident underscores a connection between Zaur Mammadov's suicide and the challenges,...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The surge in political prisoners has sharply risen as Azerbaijani authorities escalate their crackdown on independent media…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Tofig Yagublu, a member of the "Musavat" party holding a position in the leadership of the National Council, has been apprehended. Higar Hezi, Yagublu’s daughter and an activist, reported that the police conducted a searc at their house and placed money inside. Allegedly, they placed 5,000 euros, 2,500 manat and some dollars at their house, accoridng to Hezi. Hezi also said that if anything...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “Aliyev might have been averse to celebrating the Day of Restoration of State Independence because it serves as a reminder to Azerbaijani people that Aliyevs were not actively involved in the historic struggle for the nation's independence…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Orkhan Bakhish, a young member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was subjected to a 20-day administrative arrest on what the Party claims are baseless allegations. Orkhan Bakhish, a previous political detainee, becomes the fifth APFP advocate to face arrest in recent days. Party...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Azerbaijani authorities use all means such as blackmailing, bribe and assault to silence its critics abroad.”                                                                                                          (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for 48 days. Some journalists consider it the longest hunger strike in the political history of Azerbaijan. Despite continues calls from local and international human rights organziations...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The Russian “peacekeepers”, whom Ilham Aliyev thanked at every opportunity, are preparing some provocation, not peace, in Karabakh...” Opposition Party announces new rallies Azerbaijan Popular Front Party plans a new rally on November 11. “We expect support for the November 11 action from everyone who considers themselves the opposition, a civil society activist, and a democratic force”, said the chairperson of the Party, Ali Karimli. According to the Party’s statement, they demand the opportunity to hold a peaceful rally. Activist...


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