Baku/20.04.17/Turan: Blogger Mehman Huseynov has serious health problems and he needs a surgical operation, Turan was told by his lawyer Elchin Sadygov. According to him, Huseynov was examined by experts of the Main Medical Department of the Ministry of Justice, recognizing the feasible surgical operation in connection with varicose veins. On this occasion, the lawyer on April 20 formally applied to state agencies with a request to ensure the operation. The lawyer confirmed that the conditions of the blogger's detention had deteriorated, and in connection with the preparation for transfer to the jail, he was placed in a transit cell, where 15 people are kept instead of 10.
In March, the blogger was sentenced to 2 years on charges of libel against Musa Musayev, head of the Nasimi district police in Baku. On April 12, the appellate court upheld the verdict.
Many international organizations have condemned Huseynov's sentence, treating him as a punishment for criticizing the authorities, in particular, for the negative reporting about Mehriban Aliyeva's appointment as vice-president of the country.-05B06-
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On January 29, municipal elections were held in Azerbaijan, with over 16,000 candidates participating across 118 constituencies. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has already announced the names of the leading candidates on its website. Hours after the election, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov stated at a briefing that 413 out of 685 municipalities had already been formed, with 7,791 candidates identified as leaders. According to him, elections proceeded normally in all constituencies, and no complaints were received by his office. However, independent candidates and experts claim that there were violations during the election process.
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On Friday, the weather in the capital will be changeable, with no precipitation expected. The wind will be from the southeast. The temperature at night will be +5 to +7°C, and during the day it will be +8 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is possible in the eastern region of the country. Fog in some areas, with an easterly wind.
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On January 30, the weather in Baku will be cloudy, and light precipitation possible during the day on the Absheron Peninsula. The wind will be southeast. At night, the temperature will be +4 to +7°C, and during the day it will reach +8 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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Azerbaijani authorities have detained former Russian judge Elena Khakhaleva at Baku International Airport, officials confirmed to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Ministry of Internal Affairs. The arrest was first reported by Kommersant and Izvestia, citing sources, and later corroborated by law enforcement contacts through RIA Novosti and TASS.
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