Azerbaijan under the spotlight as Council of Europe examines country"s human rights record
As a co-rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) starts his visit to Azerbaijan, Amnesty International calls on him not to close his eyes to the seriousness of the ongoing human rights violations in the country.
During his visit 26-28 November 2012, Pedro Agramunt will assess whether and how Azerbaijan is honouring its obligations and commitments to the Council of Europe. The report will be debated at the next Assembly session (21-25 January 2013).
In its Submission to the PACE Committee on the honouring of obligations and commitments by member states of the Council of Europe in view of visit to Azerbaijan, Amnesty International reiterates its concerns regarding the shrinking space for freedom of expression, assembly and association as well as ongoing torture and other ill-treatment.
Amnesty International's expert on Azerbaijan, Natalia Nozadze, is in Baku to present the organization's concerns to PACE's co-rapporteur and to take part in his meeting with non-governmental organizations, reads the Amnesty International press release. -0-
Politics
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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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