FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “It is a very profitable business both for corrupt officials and the government of England: the corrupt officials steal billions from Azerbaijani people; the British government confiscates one-third of the money, and the corrupt officials keep the rest two-third. And this way, all sides win except the Azerbaijani people.” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Azadliq newspaper reports that at least four political activists deported from Germany in recent months have been arrested. Punhan Karimov, a member of the Khatai district branch...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The government is aware of the growing discontent, particularly socio-economic grievances, official corruption, and lawlessness, but is unable to address them or make any substantial improvements...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms "The high-ranking officials of the detention center administer torture under the 'No to Torture!' slogans posted on the walls by the Ombudsman”, wrote political prisoner Ulvi Hasanli. Hasanli revealed shocking facts about the torture in Azerbaijani prisons. Currently jailed, journalist Ulvi Hasanli is the head of AbzasMedia....


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Corrupt officials accuse us of crimes we did not commit...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The father of Adil Baba, a member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) Fariz Babayev, said that his son’s suicide is a direct result of politically motivated threats. "Let me say once again that everything started after the Party led a meeting at Adil's house. Therefore, I consider my son's suicide to be entirely political, and I believe that the reason for this suicide will be revealed over time. I eagerly await the day when everyone, from the lowest...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The real smugglers, those who illicitly transfer the nation's riches overseas, remain free. We are being accused of smuggling because we investigated them...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms In the criminal case related to "AbzasMedia," the detention of journalist, Sevinj Vagifgizi (Abbasova), the editor-in-chief of the publication, has been extended for an additional three months. Sevinj Vagifgizi participated in the court hearing, presided over by Judge Fuad Akhundov. The journalist stated that the smuggling charges against her are fabricated and that...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “As long as the regime's "caviar diplomacy" was in full swing, opening the doors of important European organizations wide for Ilham Aliyev, he was content with Europe and did not make anti-European statements...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms TaJira Mammadzade, the sister of political prisoner Sahib Mammadzade, has accused the forensic examination of providing a false report regarding her brother's torture. She elaborated, stating: "My brother, who served as the chairman of the AXCP Dashkasan district branch, Sahib Mammadzade, was allegedly discovered...


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