On 27 January 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović called on the authorities in Azerbaijan to ensure the safety of Gunay Ismayilova, a media lawyer and deputy chair of the Institute for Reporter’s Freedom and Safety (IRFS), following a recent attack.
On 26 January an unknown assailant attacked Gunay Ismayilova at the entrance of her home in Baku. The assailant left when neighbours arrived at the scene. Ismayilova, who did not receive any serious physical injuries, reported the attack to the police.
“The authorities should conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of this attack and ensure Ismayilova’s safety,” Mijatović said. “Media lawyers are instrumental in protecting and safeguarding members of the media by providing legal support and monitoring cases of infringements of free speech.”
Mijatović again raised concern about the rapidly deteriorating media freedom situation in Azerbaijan in general, including recent raids on Radio Azadliq and the IRFS office in Baku. She reiterated her call for the release of all imprisoned journalists and free speech advocates in Azerbaijan, including Khadija Ismailova, Rasul Jafarov and others. -16D-
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On September 11th, the Baku Serious Crimes Court heard the testimony of the victim, Leyla Almaszade, in the trial of Teymur Kerimov, the head of “Channel -11.” Almaszade stated that she is the director of a private kindergarten. She explained that a child at the institution became ill, and the child's mother, named Wafa, demanded compensation, believing that the child's illness was due to inadequate supervision by the caregivers.
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We, the undersigned civil society organisations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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"Musavat" Party has filed a lawsuit against "Qafqazinfo.az" portal. The proceedings will start on 13 September in Narimanov district court under the chairmanship of judge Khalida Alisa.
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On 11 September at 10:50 a.m. the Armenian Armed Forces units fired small arms at the Azerbaijani army positions in the direction of Heydarabad settlement of Sadarak region of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
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