Samir Ashurov
The authorities of Georgia have denied political asylum to the family of Samir Ashurov, an activist arrested in Azerbaijan, the activist's wife, Nurana Ashurova reported. In the summer of 2023, Nurana Ashurova, along with their two minor children, left Azerbaijan for Georgia after receiving threats. She applied for political asylum in Georgia but was rejected by the country's migration authorities. According to Nurana Ashurova, she intends to appeal the decision in a local court.
*Political Refugee Samir Ashurov Deported from Germany. On March 29, 2023, political refugee Samir Ashurov was deported from Germany, and 20 days later, he was detained by police in Baku. He was accused of inflicting a knife wound on one Elshan Nabiyev and was arrested.
On July 21, Ashurov was formally charged with hooliganism involving the use of a weapon. In December 2023, a court sentenced him to 6.5 years in prison. Human rights organizations have recognized Ashurov as a "political prisoner," believing that the true reason for his persecution is his involvement in protests by Azerbaijani political refugees who opposed human rights violations in Azerbaijan.
Politics
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On Tuesday, Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Yuriy Gusev held a meeting with Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan. The ambassador shared details of the meeting on his account on the X platform.
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On December 17, the Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Kerim Veliyev, met with a delegation from the Turkish Land Forces, headed by Commander Tuncay Altug. During the meeting, issues of military cooperation between the two countries, regional security, and other matters of mutual interest were discussed.
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On Tuesday, the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, arrived in Baku, where he was received by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, Minnikhanov was awarded the "Dostlug" ("Friendship") Order of Azerbaijan.
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On December 17, 2024, the Baku Serious Crimes Court held a preparatory hearing in the case of Abzas Media. However, journalists were not allowed into the courtroom. In response to an inquiry from the Turan news agency, the court stated that there was no space available in the courtroom and suggested that journalists could file complaints with the Judicial Legal Council. However, a group of other individuals, including some relatives of the accused, were allowed into the courtroom.
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