The release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan was welcomed on Thursday by the European Parliament’s vice-president for Human Rights and Democracy Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (ALDE,DE).
"We are relieved to hear that Rasul Jafarov and fourteen other political prisoners have been pardoned by President Aliyev. Of course, they shouldn't have been imprisoned in the first place. However, we see this step as a sign that the Azeri government is interested in restoring relations with the EU by respecting such fundamental rights as freedom of speech and assembly”, he stated.
He added that “other prisoners like Khadija Ismayilova, Intigam Aliyev and Ilgar Mammadov need to be released as well", - reads a statement sent to Turan. -02D-
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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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