FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Regimes as cruel and ruthless as this tend to make more absurd decisions towards its end. Our only consolation is that the increase in absurd decisions and cruelty indicates that their end is not far off…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Jailed political figure and economist Gubad Ibadoghlu's visual ability is rapidly deteriorating, according to his brother, Galib Toghrul. Toghrul shared the disturbing news on his Facebook post. “The persistently high sugar levels have begun to cause severe damage to my brother's organs. His visual ability is quickly...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “For the first time in Azerbaijan's history of independence, a media organization faces such total repression for its critical materials and investigations…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Journalist Ulvi Hasanli, who is currently in prison, wrote an open letter to his 1-year-and-six-month-old daughter. In his heartfelt letter, the journalist apologizes to his daughter for being unable to be with her during the last 90 days, clarifying that he, along with his colleagues, Sevinj Vaqifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova, Elnara Gasimova, Mahammad Kekalov, and Hafiz...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The OSCE report on the presidential elections was objective but could have been more assertive, suggesting that the organization could have expressed its opinions more directly in the report…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Elzamin Salayev, a political prisoner, conveyed a message to his friends, revealing that he is experiencing pressure while incarcerated, and there are indications of potential provocations against him. Salayev expressed his concern that if the pressure persists, he may feel compelled to initiate another dry hunger strike. Given...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The suppression of free media, along with the unjust imprisonment of respected political leaders on unfounded and ludicrous charges, serves not only to instill fear in the entire society but also to challenge the democratic world by expanding the regime's repressive measures…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Aziz Orujov, the imprisoned journalist, faces additional hardships as his brother, Anar Orujov, disclosed that the bank accounts of Aziz's wife and mother have been frozen, plunging them into a dire financial predicament. Anar Orujov expressed...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “I have no expectations from the court, as there is no fair court in Azerbaijan, and judges follow political orders…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms An arrest warrant was issued for Tofig Yagublu, a member of the National Council and Musavat Party. On December 15, the Narimanov District Court reviewed the prosecutor's submission for his detention during the investigation period. Judge Gultekin Asadova presided over the trail, and a 4-month pretrial detention measure was chosen for Tofig Yagublu for the initial investigation period. Facing charges...


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