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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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30.01.2023  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “By targeting Azerbaijan, who is Israel's closest ally in the region, with this terror attack, the Iranian regime sends a message to Israel and Azerbaijan that it is ready for any kind of unexpected responses…”                                                                                                    (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The “Defence Line” Human Rights Organization shared a statement saying that activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, who has been on hunger strike for 21 days...


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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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28.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The West knows very well that human rights are violated, and there is no rule of law in Azerbaijan...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Human rights defender Rufat Safarov reports that the chairperson of the Muslim Union Movement Taleh Baghirzadeh was subjected to severe torture in prison. According to Safarov, Bagyrzade's health is in serious condition, and he has started a hunger strike to protest against ill-treatment. Tale Baghirzade, who was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment for the events of Nardaran, has been in a maximum...


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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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17.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The resolution adopted by the French Senate will negatively affect the peace in the Caucasus and stimulate Russia to incite the conflict...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Babak Hasanov, a veteran and chairperson of the Narimanov Branch of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), protested in front of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Hasanov said that his registration as a resident in the district was canceled without any notice. Hasanov added that the order came from a high-ranking official due to his political affiliation,...


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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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03.11.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “We will know the real results of the Sochi meetings in the next two months, especially if the peace agreement is signed...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties The decisions of the appeals and cassation instances in the case of nineteen persons who were arrested in the “Tarter case” and sentenced to a long term of imprisonment for treason and other serious charges were canceled and returned to the appeals court for re-examination. On November 2, those cases were considered at the Ganja Court of Appeals. The long-term prison sentences...


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27.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Because Chingiz Abdullayev does not have the power that Ilham Aliyev has, he contented himself with scolding the journalist...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Rally in front of the Baku City Executive Power Activists of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) held a rally in front of the Baku City Executive Power. They demanded radical democratic changes, including freedom of assembly, free elections, and the release of political prisoners. Members of ADWP and Musavat Party also joined the rally. The police intervened in the protest,...


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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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13.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The most urgent problem facing the nation at the moment is ensuring the freedom of assembly...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties After nine months of trial, the Baku Serious Crimes Court has finally made a decision on the case of Asgar Aghazadeh, who was accused of sexual harassment against activist Sanay Yaghmur (Gahramanli). On October 12, according to the verdict presided over by Judge Novruz Karimov, Aghazadeh was sentenced to five years in prison. Speaking his last words before the court, Aghazadeh said that there was no evidence...


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10.10.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “It is a terrible injustice that thousands of veterans live in poverty and the first family increase their businesses...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Colonel Elnur Mammadov, a harsh critic of the Ministry of Defense, was arrested. Colonel Elnur Mammadov, who is known for his criticism of the Ministry of Defense, was sentenced to six months in prison under Article 147.2 (defamation). Shahbaz Guliyev, who was in Armenian captivity for seven years, protested in front of the Presidential Administration, demanding a pension for serving...


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29.09.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Russia plans to expand Russian-language education in Azerbaijan and strengthen the Russian imperial policy in the region..” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties One of the six people detained shortly after being deported from Germany to Azerbaijan, activist Malik Rzayev was sentenced to seven years in prison on drug charges by the verdict of the Sumgayit Court of Grave Crimes. According to the court decision, drugs were found in Rzayev's pocket when he was detained. Rzayev denied the allegation and said that he was arrested for his severe...


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12.09.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “By arresting Zeynalli and Sadigov, the regime aims to silence online tv channels and activist YouTubers.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Lawyer Elchin Sadigov and head of “Khural TV” Internet television, journalist Avaz Zeynalli, were arrested on the charges of bribery. However, while the investigation of the criminal case against them was carried out in the Investigation Department of the General Prosecutor's Office, they were detained at the detention center of the State Security Service (SSS). The judge of Binagadi District...


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05.09.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Therefore, there is no national economy in Azerbaijan: there is a family economy and a family rule.”. (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Veteran Nazir Hasanov, a resident of Ujar district, set himself on fire in protest against the suspension of the allowance given to him by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. The veteran was admitted to a hospital in Baku, and his condition is critical. According to independent journalists, at least 40 veterans have committed suicide, and there are more than 50 cases of attempted suicide. Chairperson...


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25.08.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties On August 22, activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev was stopped by police officers dressed in civilian clothes while walking on the street and was forcibly taken to the Baku City Police Department. Hajiyev was released after his critical posts on Facebook were deleted. Hajiyev previously said that he was openly threatened by the police if he kept criticizing the Minister of Internal Affairs Vilayat Eyvazov. After his complaints were ignored by the Ministry, Hajiyev submitted his application for renunciation...


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22.08.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The reaction of the authorities and the public to the mass suicide of veterans is not adequate.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Aziz Mamiyev, an activist of the Musavat party, shared in his Facebook post that he was tortured while in detention. According to Mamiyev,  he was severely tortured after being detained by the police at the rally held in July demanding the opening of the land borders. Mamiyev shared one of the police officers’ photo who had tortured him.  Journalist Gulnara Rahimova, who witnessed the police brutality,...


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18.08.2022  

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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Corruption is not only taking a bribe, hiring a relative, but also harassing and abusing female colleagues.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties In the past couple of days, several members of APFP were summoned to the police offices. Murad Adilov, the brother of APFP activist Natig Adilov, was taken to the police, and Gadir Khudabakhsiyev, an activist of the Mingachevir branch of the party, was also taken to the police. Moreover, APFP member, late Elnur Farajov’s father, Huseyn Farajov, was kidnapped by unknown persons in black masks....


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01.08.2022  

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      FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The West that ignores democratic values and acts purely for their own interests, is a serious threat to everyone, to us, to their own citizens, and humanity as a whole.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Mutallim Oruj, who was arrested on trumped-up charges after being deported from Germany, said that Najaf Aburshu, the head of the investigation group of the Anti-Narcotics Department, and Guliyev Elman, the head of the department's chief operations, put drug in his pocket shortly before his arrest. Oruj told his lawyer...


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