Alexander Sjödin ,European Advocacy Officer Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) called on the European Parliament to award Sakharov Prize for 2014 Leyla Yunus.
In his appeal he emphasized the role of human rights activist from Azerbaijan in the protection of freedoms of the citizens of his country, her firmness and fearlessness. In particular, he noted how she fights even behind bars, where Leila and her husband Arif are on false charges.
"Awarding Leyla Yunus means support for all 98 political prisoners in Azerbaijan," reads the appeal. Until now, several international organizations and activists called on to award the Sakharov Prize to Leyla Yunus. The decision in this regard will be made on October 21 by the selection of the three candidates.-02D-
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Ambassador Libby met with Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu today and expressed concern for his health.
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On October 25, the EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Peter Michalko, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was presented with a note of protest regarding the European Parliament's resolution dated October 24, as well as statements made by the European Commissioner during the debates, a press release from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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President Ilham Aliyev has approved the new composition of the editorial board of the Azerbaijani National Encyclopedia. The decree confirms the chairman, deputy chairmen, chief editor, executive secretary, and members of the editorial board.
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Azerbaijan is interested in developing fruitful partnerships and implementing joint projects with Kazakhstan across economic, transport-logistics, infrastructure, energy, humanitarian spheres, digitalization, and other areas of mutual interest, a congratulatory message from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the national holiday of Kazakhstan - Republic Day.
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