The Head of the Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Ali Hasanov disclosed some details of the Sochi meeting between Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan. In an interview AzertAj he stressed that the Azerbaijani side, "was forced to do it, because the Armenian president misrepresented the details of the negotiations." Hasanov confirmed that Aliyev at the meeting raised the issue of the release of two residents of Kelbajar captured by Armenians. Aliyev stressed that the Armenian side, without any basis, represents them as "dangerous subversives." Although, according to relatives of the detainees, for several years they visited the graves of their parents in the occupied Kalbajar region. In addition, Aliyev demanded, in accordance with the laws of war, extradition of the dead bodies on the frontline and the boundaries of military and civilians. Turning to Sargsyan, Aliyev accused the Armenian side of barbaric treatment the hostages and the bodies of those killed. "Even the Nazis did not do it," he said.
In response Sarkisian tried to blame Aliyev for glorification Mubariz Ibrahimov, whose body was handed over to the Azerbaijani side, after he was killed in an unequal battle. Aliyev said Ibrahimov alone defeated the enemy position, killing 10 enemy soldiers, and died heroically. In conclusion, Ali Hasanov pointed to attempts of Armenians to hide their losses, which according to internal and external sources accounted for about 50 people. –06В-
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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