Ceyms Şarp
Baku/02.06.22/Turan: “We convey to the government our concern about the facts of human rights violations. We do this not only in Azerbaijan, but also in other countries,” stated the British Ambassador to Azerbaijan James Sharp, commenting on recent statements by the embassy about cases of human rights violations in Azerbaijan.
“This concern is expressed in our statements and press releases, as well as in personal contacts with the authorities. Sources of concern are such cases as attacks on journalist Ayten Mammadov, activist Bahtiyar Hajiyev, pressure during street actions,” the ambassador said. At the same time, he added that human rights are a broader concept and it includes the rights of national minorities, gender law, and the LGBT community. -16И-
Politics
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At the trial of the opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, the statement of Elnur Vaqifoglu, another accused, was heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court.
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EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan.
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The health of economist Fazil Gasimov, who is on hunger strike for the 43rd day, has deteriorated sharply. On the night of July 26, he was transferred from the Baku pre-trial detention center-1 to a medical institution of the Penitentiary Service, the economist's brother Nazim Gasimov told Turan.
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On July 26, the trial of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Three witnesses were heard. One of them said that she had once asked Hajiyev for help in obtaining a visa for a tour to the Czech Republic and had no other business with him. At the same time, the witness stressed that she did not personally transfer the money, but made a transfer for the service.
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