Acting Ambassador of the Netherlands to Azerbaijan, Ozlem Janelle, suffered discrimination in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. So, Janelle was among the diplomats who came to the court to attend the trial of Leyla and Arif Yunus. However, only some diplomats were let in.
When they saw the identity of Janelle, bailiff refused to let in her without explanation.
The diplomat demanded clarification, asking why they let the British, American and French diplomats. "Why do you discriminate against Ambassador of the Netherlands? Is this an official decision?
But it did not have any impact on the police officer, who did not even listen to the diplomat.
The same happened to the representative of the German Embassy.
He was let to the corridor, and after stayig there for 40 minutes, the diplomat was asked to lave the court. –03C06-
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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