The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, has just expressed on Twitter his concerns about the detention and confiscation of material of two French journalists, Laurent Richard and Emmanuel Bach, by the authorities of Azerbaijan.
He wrote:
Worried by detention & confiscation of material of French journalists in Azerbaijan. Another blow 2 press freedom & human rights in the country.
Recall that the journalists were detained at the Baku airport on departure to Paris. They arrived in Baku for lighting visit of French President Francois Hollande. May 15 special services took their photographic equipment and all the footage, and they themselves were forcibly put on a flight to Paris. -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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