FB Digest@VoxPOPULI 07.01.2021 “ … Russia changes the map of Azerbaijan every day …” The FB community monitors and decries the activities of the Russian peacekeepers; problems in meeting the needs of the families of the war heroes; comments on the election of Biden and political turmoil in the US; questions the decision of President Aliyev to build an airport in Fizuli instead of Khojali, the increase of the price of gasoline, the opening of the criminal case by Russia on the shooting down of their helicopter and discusses the upcoming trilateral meeting in Moscow. Russian peacekeeping...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Azerbaijan is a monarchy with an electoral system...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Adil Baba, a member of the Popular Front Party (AXCP), tragically succumbed to the relentless police and administrative persecution, pressures, and threats, ultimately taking his own life. Like many others in the Party, Adil was constantly targeted. Recently, he received compensation from the government following a decision by the European Court of Human Rights regarding previous persecutions. Reports indicate that he and his family faced regular threats reminiscent...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “If the rule of law prevailed, if there was freedom of assembly, if elections were truly free, could the government act in such an arbitrary, cruel, and unrestrained manner?...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Imran Gurbanli, the head of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) Sharur district branch, was taken into custody by officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Sharur district police on May 21. Shortly after, the Sharur district police department stated that Imran Gurbanli was not in their custody. With no communication established with Gurbanli,...


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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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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “People are not needed by the state when they are born, nor when they lose their ability to work. Only those who survive are exploited for their labor capacity, that's all.” Governance and Corruption Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is on a visit to Baku, touched upon the population growth in the country in a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on June 13. He said that Azerbaijan would move forward even more successfully if population growth is achieved: “I urge families in Turkey to have at least three children...


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