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04.12.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Ongoing propaganda campaign against the West not only expresses animosity towards the United States but also simultaneously seeks to discredit Western values in the eyes of Azerbaijani citizens…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The details of police brutality in Gabala have come to light, with video footage circulating on social networks depicting a brutal beating of a child by the police. It has been revealed that the victim of police abuse is a mere 12-year-old. Deniz Aghayev, who was subjected to the violence, recently turned 12 on December 2. Shockingly,...


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16.11.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Swift military buildups heighten the risk of a potential new conflict in the region…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Yet another military veteran has taken his own life. Isayev Emil Nizami oglu, a participant in the 44-day war residing in the village of Tatyan, Masalli district, has tragically committed suicide. The insufficient attention from the authorities to the needs of many veterans often leads to such distressing outcomes. Opposition leader Ali Karimli has questioned the lack of concern from Ilham Aliyev, asking why the president is not addressing...


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13.11.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “This government is alien to its people; it does not feel a need to understand the pain and listen to the cries of its people…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Human rights defender Abid Gafarov addressed the UN hearings on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, presenting his report on the "Tartar case" and shedding light on the torture inflicted upon soldiers. The "Tartar case," also known as the Terter massacre, involves large-scale torture of Azerbaijani military personnel accused of treason in 2017, following the Nagorno-Karabakh war in April...


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09.11.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The Real Victory Day will be celebrated after the liberation of Azerbaijan from the occupation of the Aliyevs…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The health condition of Elkhan Aliyev, a member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) and a political prisoner, has significantly worsened. Lawyer Nemat Karimli visited Elkhan Aliyev at the pretrial detention center where he is held. On November 3, Elkhan Aliyev experienced intense pain in the upper back and his left chest. Following an examination, a black-red spot resembling a burn mark was discovered...


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06.11.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “In Azerbaijan’s budget for the upcoming year, there is a 27% reduction in socio-economic development expenses, indicating a decrease in funds allocated for people's livelihoods…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Elkhan Aliyev, an activist from the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, had a heart attack while in prison. Prior to his arrest, he had been struggling with severe health issues, having suffered two strokes. His life was constantly at risk due to his precarious health. The opposition members and independent journalists believe that Aliyev’s...


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30.10.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “When the state fails to take responsibility for its citizens and the police dismiss women's complaints about their spouses as "family matters" without intervention, it is inevitable that the number of women falling victim to violence and murder will continue to rise…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The petition requesting the release of Gubad Ibadoglu, the chairman of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Welfare Party, on bail was reviewed. During the session held at the Narimanov District Court, the accused's lawyer, Zibeyda Sadygova, presented arguments for the appeal....


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26.10.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “Since the Second Karabakh War, the violence has surged, the Aliyevs' arbitrariness has grown, and there has been an escalation in torture, abuse, and arrests in Azerbaijan…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Zamin (Alizamin) Salayev, the chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Salyan District Branch, currently serving a sentence in Penitentiary Service No. 11, has raised concerns about the inadequate healthcare services within the correctional facility. The political activist conveyed this information to the Azadlig newspaper through his family...


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12.10.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “Aliyev's repression machine is working at full capacity against the background of military victories achieved under the patronage of Russia, and wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Huseyn Malik, a board member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was detained on charges of resisting the police. This marks another instance of Hussain Bey's frequent arrests in recent months. The chairman of APFP, Ali Karimli, expressed his concern, stating that imprisoning a former Karabakh veteran over 60 years old due to his writings...


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09.10.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “The true heroes of Karabakh remain concealed from the public eye, as there is an effort to construct a false heroic image of Aliyev in order to legitimize his claim over the reclaimed territories…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Kanan Zeynalov, a 57-year-old member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) who also serves as the party chairman Ali Karimli’s bodyguard was sentenced to 25 administrative detention. The Surakhani District Court passed a verdict sentencing him to 25 days of administrative detention. His offense, as per Article 535.1 of the Code...


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05.10.2023  

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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “Azerbaijan continues to be listed among countries where internet heavily freedom is restricted…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev was once again brought before the court, where a decision was made to prolong his detention by an additional 3 months. Lawyer Agil Lajic argued that this extension was, in fact, unlawful in accordance with the existing legal framework. He explained, "According to the Procedural Code, the preliminary investigation of a severe crime cannot exceed 13 months. I am left wondering whether the Prosecutor General...


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18.09.2023  

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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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07.09.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The children of notorious autocratic rulers and their allies own £250m of UK property via offshore companies…” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms The European Court of Human Rights, decided to immediately consider the case of jailed opposition leader Professor Gubad Ibadoglu and sent inquiries to the Azerbaijani government. The reason for the immediate consideration of the case is due to the sharp deterioration of Ibadoghlu's health and his inability to withstand the harsh conditions of detention. Three more US congressmen, namely...


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03.08.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The number of individuals currently imprisoned for political reasons has risen to 204, showing a notable surge since last April, which is seen as indicative of a new wave of repressions under the authoritarian regime…” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms The request to replace the pretrial detention of Gubad Ibadoglu, the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Welfare Party, with house arrest was brought before the court but was not granted, resulting in his continued detention. Gubad Ibadoglu's family expressed concerns about the conditions...


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27.07.2023  

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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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24.07.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “It is widely recognized among those familiar with Azerbaijan’s political landscape that Gubad Ibadoghlu's arrest stems from his outspoken criticism, particularly his writings and speeches that have brought corruption to light.” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms Gubad Ibadoglu, a prominent economist, Senior Visiting Fellow at LSE, and the chairman of ADPP (Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Party), has been detained and accused of having connections with "FETO," which Turkey considers a terrorist organization. On the photos shared...


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13.07.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Aliyev fails to grasp or perhaps intentionally disregards the fact that there is no greater moral offense or lack of empathy than gaining wealth at the expense of people's lives and well-being, and at the cost of irreparable damage to the environment...” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms According to Meydan TV, activist Latif Mammadov was taken from his home at night on July 12. Relatives of Mammadov revealed that he had made a critical comment about President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the meeting on July 11, expressing his opinion...


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22.06.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The Aliyevs treat Azerbaijan as an occupied territory and the Azerbaijani people as people under captivity.” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms The protest taking place in the Gadabay region of Azerbaijan and the police brutality against the elderly protesters has become the center of attention in recent days. The people of Soyudli village of Gadabay protested against the creation of artificial lakes for toxic waste from gold mines belonging to the ruling family. In the viral videos circulating on the Internet, the use of force by the police...


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05.06.2023  

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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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25.05.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Citizens in Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan continued to endure the ruling elite's nepotism and cronyism.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties On May 23, a group of LGBTQ+ activists gathered to protest the arrest of transgender people who were detained a few days ago. On May 22, footage of a confrontation between three transgender people with the police in the Khatai district of Baku was spread on social media. In the footage, the transgender man is seen fighting with the police and then being detained. Azadlig newspaper reports that...


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04.05.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Authoritarianism not only destroys political rights and freedoms but also crushes culture and humanism under its tyranny and cultivates human types that fit its nature...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of the opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Alizamin Salayev has been on hunger strike in jail for more than 80 days. Salayev was arrested in February on the charges of “hooliganism” and placed in pre-trial detention. He started a hunger strike to demand freedom and to protest for being denied family visits...


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      FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Azerbaijani public is growing quieter and more...