Brussels/11.08.15/The death on 9 August of the journalist Rasim Aliyev who was allegedly attacked and beaten by supporters of a local soccer player in Baku is awful news, reads the statement of the spokesperson of the EU external action.
“We express our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. A full and transparent investigation of this case has to be conducted to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The EU supports the principles of freedom of expression and freedom of the media, which are fundamental elements of a democratic society. Azerbaijan needs to promote a safe environment for journalists and other media representatives, enabling them to carry out their work without fear of violence or persecution”, says the statement. -02D-
Politics
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased pressure on Russia in the wake of the Embraer 190 crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Zelensky made the remarks during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22.
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Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister JeyhunBayramov expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart, HakanFidan, on Monday following a tragic fire at a hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya mountain ski resort in Bolu province.
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Today, the Sabail District Court considered a motion to transfer young researcher Bakhruz Samedov, who is accused of "high treason," to house arrest.
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On January 22, lawyer Zibeyda Sadigova visited journalist Farid Ismayilov at the Baku Detention Center No. 1, who was arrested on January 17 in connection with the Toplum TV case. Ismayilov had been brought in for questioning back in March 2024 and placed under police supervision.
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