Based in New York, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the Azerbaijani prosecutor’s proposal to sentence the journalist Khadija Ismailova to 9 years in prison. CPJ called the Ismailova trial "a farce of justice." The organization called on the government of Azerbaijan to remove all charges against Ismailova.
"We urge the international partners of Azerbaijan to condition relations with this repressive country with the release of Khadija Ismailova and all other imprisoned journalists," the CPJ program coordinator for Europe and Central Asia said.
Recall that Ismailova is charged under articles 125 of the Criminal Code (incitement to suicide), 179.3.2 (misappropriation and embezzlement on a large scale), 192.2.2 (illegal business with extraction of large income) 213.1 (tax evasion) and 308.2 (abuse of power resulting in grave consequences).
Ismailova denies the charges and says they are politically motivated.
Amnesty International has acknowledged the journalist "a prisoner of conscience." The US, the EU, international media and human rights organizations have repeatedly called for Ismailova’s release. -06D--
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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