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11.05.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The problem between the government of Turkey and the government of Azerbaijan can surface if only the Turkish government prioritizes democracy to the extent that the question of democracy becomes an integral part of its geopolitical interests.”  (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties President Ilham Aliyev signed a pardon order on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of his father, the former president Heydar Aliyev. 801 people, including two political prisoners, were pardoned. Among those who were pardoned, 463 individuals were...


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10.04.2023  

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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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06.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “If Inam Karimov is appointed as the judge of the Supreme Court, it is because he has owned the trust of  the ruling family...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  In recent weeks, many clerics, theologians, and religious people have been arrested on the charges of espionage or illegal use of drug. According to unofficial reports, the number of those arrested and detained on various charges is around 400-500. Chairperson of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) Jamil Hasanli expressed his objection to the mass arrest, ...


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03.04.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Iran is happy about the arrests of religious people in Azerbaijan and that the religious people are persecuted because repressions, arrests, and torture undermine the faith in the Azerbaijani state among religious people...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  The police used violence against the members of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) who were protesting in front of the Ministry of Justice against the illegal arrest of Alizamin Salayev, the chairman of the APFP Salyan district branch. Dozens of APFP members were detained...


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09.03.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Azerbaijani government should prevent further escalation of the tensions in the region and work closely with the West to continue peace negotiations...”                                    (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Gulnara Rahimova was sentenced to community service as a result of the court order. Rahimova denied the accusations and said that she was doing her job documenting the illegal activities of the police. Rahimova’s Facebook post: “Today, I was summoned...


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06.03.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Ilham Aliyev started the complete destruction of the Azerbaijani media with the murder of Elmar Huseynov, and since then, journalists were killed, beaten up, kidnapped, and imprisoned...”                                            (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties March 2 marks the 18th anniversary of the murder of Elmar Huseynov, founder and editor-in-chief of "Monitor" magazine. The journalist was shot dead in 2005 in front of his house as a result of an armed attack by an unknown person. Even though 18 years...


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23.02.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The fact that Azerbaijan helps Russia to break Western sanctions will have a serious impact on its image…”                                                                                                                                  (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The members of the board of directors of the “Democracy-1918” (D-18) movement, Afiyaddin Mammadov and Samir Sultanov, who were detained while protesting against the arrest of activist Bakhtiyar...


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20.02.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “There is no legal option, and I had no choice but to starve to death to fight for my right to freedom…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continues his hunger strike, protesting against his illegal arrest. Being on hunger strike for more than 40 days and not able to walk or talk, in his letter, the activist complained about the detention conditions and the ill-treatment he receives in prison. According to him, there are people in his cell who are constantly disturbing him and not letting him sleep....


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09.02.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The earthquake in Turkey once again confirmed that corruption kills…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Alizamin Salayev, the chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Salyan district branch, was arrested. The court charged him with Article 221.3 of the Criminal Code and sentenced him to three months imprisonment. Alizamin Salayev's lawyer told Nemat Karimli that as soon as he got out of the taxi in Lokbatan district, a man attacked him with a knife and started to insult him verbally. Salayev said that to defend himself,...


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06.02.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “We will be able to save our country from this repressive and corrupt administration when we all demand to change the reactionary laws on Media and Political Parties, as well as the release of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev and all political prisoners…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for 28 days in protest against his illegal imprisonment. His lawyer says that the activist’s health is in real danger and that he could fall into a coma at any moment. Chairperson of Azerbaijan Popular Front...


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26.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Including myself, there is not a single MP in the Milli Majlis that was elected by the people as there are no democratic and fair elections in Azerbaijan…”                                          (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev’s brother Vugar Hajiyev met him in prison, where Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for more than 20 days in protest against his illegal arrest. After seeing how bad his condition was, Vugar Hajiyev said that he was worried about his brother. “I met Bakhtiyar...


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23.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Unfortunately, due to the fact that the courts in our country act as a notary of people who are maniacally trying to take revenge on me even while I am in prison, the only way to convey my voice to the public, international organizations, and decision-makers is to sacrifice my life…”                                                            (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The prison term of the activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been extended until February 28. The decision was made on January 21 by the Khatai...


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16.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The administrative violence of the state, or administrative violence on behalf of the state, encroaches on the everyday lives of Azerbaijanis…”                                                                (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties According to doctor Adil Geybulla the health condition of Tofig Yagublu, the opposition leader who is on hunger strike, is stable, but there is a serious threat to his life. As Yagublu continues hunger strike, the number of those who joined the hunger strike...


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09.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “There must be an end to this. Either we will all die, or you will go, Ilham Aliyev…”            (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties  Opposition leader’s health is at risk Member of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) Tofig Yagublu is on hunger strike in protest against the decision of the administrative detention center not to allow family meetings and accept gifts. Yagublu’s wife Maya Yagublu, also started a hunger strike in support of her husband. Maya Yagublu said that her family has long been targeted...


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12.12.2022  

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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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24.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The relationship between the government and the opposition is that of the oppressor and the oppressed...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Human rights defender Rufat Safarov says that the imprisoned member of the Board of Directors of the D18 Movement, Afiaddin Mammadov, was threatened with rape at the police station. Rovshan Mammadov, who was detained on November 11 during the rally held by the APFP, was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment. Meydan TV interviewed Mammadov’s wife, who said that since the arrest of her husband, it has become...


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21.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The historic decision by the Azeri parliament to open an embassy in Israel is a significant step forward in the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Amar Huseyn, a resident of Karabaglar village in the Kangarli district of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, was summoned to the police, and 20 tons of grain was taken from his property. According to Huseyn, on the instructions of the executive head of the district, Kemal Alekbarov, they called him a “traitor”, dismissed him first from...


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14.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “During the presidency of Ilham Aliyev, the Russian language again became one of the main languages of communication in Azerbaijan..” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The PFP held a rally in front of the Baku City Executive Power with freedom of assembly and other demands. The police stopped the protesters who came to attend and removed them from the area by rushing them into the police cars. The deputy chairman of the Party, Seymur Hezi, said that about 200 people were detained. The police closed the roads in some areas and did not allow...


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24.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Russian agents in the Ministry of Defense encouraged Aliyev to go to war by falsifying intelligence information, and the goal was to bring the Russian army into Azerbaijan regardless of the outcome of the war...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Former political prisoner and activist Aziz Mamiyev said that employers discriminated against him due to his political opinion. Mamiyev’s post on Facebook: “For those who are engaged in political activity in Azerbaijan face cruel repression. Political activists are dismissed from work...


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22.09.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Traitor is not the one who protests against the war; traitors are those who embezzle state funding, who plunder the country's wealth.” "Know the Traitor" campaign Pro-government journalists and politicians started a defamation campaign against the anti-war activists in Azerbaijan, calling them “traitors”. Last week, clashes broke out on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides. Many foreign politicians and organizations, as well as local activists, accused the Azerbaijani government...


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