FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Under the new Labour government, the exposure of expensive properties, offshore accounts, and money laundering schemes linked to the Azerbaijani elite is expected to intensify...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The detention period of three more individuals arrested in connection with the "Toplum TV case" has been extended. On July 4, by the decision of the Khatai District Court, the detention period for Akif Gurbanov, the head of the "Institute for Democratic Initiatives" and spokesperson for the "III Republic Platform", Ruslan Izzetli, a founding...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The Heydar Aliyev dynasty is a curse upon Azerbaijan. It has deprived the country of all the normal foundations necessary for its development…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms 'If only the system he [Heydar Aliyev] created had disappeared once he was gone. The Heydar Aliyev dynasty is a curse upon Azerbaijan. It has deprived the country of all the normal foundations necessary for its development.” These words were said in an article by the late journalist Elmar Huseynov. Huseynov, a brave critic of the ruling Aliyevs family, was assassinated 19 years...


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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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    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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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Companies operating in the country without undergoing a proper tender process are often either affiliated with the ruling family or owned by it.” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms For the 9th consecutive day, Soyudlu village in Gadabay remains under blockade. The village was cordoned off by the police, coercing its residents to express objection to the planned rally in Baku. Meanwhile, forced statements by the residents of the village were disseminated on Tiktok using fake accounts. Under the police's instructions, the villagers were...


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