The chief ideologist of the authorities, Ali Hasanov has rejected international criticism on the arrests of human rights defenders. In an interview with Azertaj agency he called "biased and non-objective" statement by the High Representative for Foreign Policy, Catherine Ashton, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Affairs, Stefan Fule, who condemned the arrests of human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov, Leyla Yunus, and her husband Arif Yunus, and the persecution of civil society.
Hasanov regarded it as "pressure" on the investigation and the courts. "We would advise the European Union, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and others to stop this biased approach to Azerbaijan and the manifestation of double standards," he said.
According to Hasanov, Azerbaijan has great achievements in the field of democracy, but in Europe and the OSCE area there are many facts of gross violations of human rights. "Azerbaijan is an independent state and will not allow interference in its affairs," said Hasanov.-16D-
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The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has expressed condolences to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, following the tragic incident in the city of Magdeburg. "We are deeply shocked by the news of the deaths and injuries resulting from the tragic incident that took place at the Christmas market in Magdeburg," the message reads.
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By the order of the head of state, Vusal Aslanov has been appointed Chairman of the Baku Metro CJSC.
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Ilhamiz Guliyev, an activist convicted on drug-related charges, has complained about the poor conditions at the Penitentiary Complex in Umbaki, his relatives reported to the Turan news agency.
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Early on December 21, 8 Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Kazan. The strikes targeted an industrial enterprise and residential buildings. No information about casualties has been reported.
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