The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights, Thomas Melia, will arrive in Azerbaijan next week to discuss the situation in the sphere of democracy and human rights, Turan was told by diplomatic sources. This information was confirmed by the U.S. Embassy, ??which has not yet issued an official report on the visit.
Last time Thomas Melia visited Azerbaijan in December 2012. During the visit, he met with President Ilham Aliyev, Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, the opposition and civil society.
At the final press conference in Baku on December 11 a senior official said that "in 2013 presidential elections will take place, and now we are observing the obligation of democracy are being performed."
He expressed a concern of the U.S. government with the state of affairs in the field of freedom of speech, assembly, human rights and democracy in Azerbaijan.
After the December visit of Thomas Melia, the situation with human rights and freedoms has worsened. Since the beginning of this year dozens of activists of civil society have been arrested, political freedom have been more restricted, and supervision of secret services has strengthened.-0-
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Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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