The authorities did not dare to arrest a civil society activist, Hasan Huseynli, who was detained by police the day before on charges of hooliganism. According to lawyer, Huseynli will be for a year under police surveillance. This means that Huseynli can not leave the town and must regularly attend police.
A lawsuit was filed against Huseynli under the Article on hooliganism with weapons, and he can be imprisoned up to seven years in prison.
The arrest of human rights activist caused serious international reaction and protests.
The real reason Huseynli’s arrest is the active work of his NGO "Kamil Vatandash " which attracts the youth. -06В-
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At the trial of the opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, the statement of Elnur Vaqifoglu, another accused, was heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court.
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EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan.
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The health of economist Fazil Gasimov, who is on hunger strike for the 43rd day, has deteriorated sharply. On the night of July 26, he was transferred from the Baku pre-trial detention center-1 to a medical institution of the Penitentiary Service, the economist's brother Nazim Gasimov told Turan.
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On July 26, the trial of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Three witnesses were heard. One of them said that she had once asked Hajiyev for help in obtaining a visa for a tour to the Czech Republic and had no other business with him. At the same time, the witness stressed that she did not personally transfer the money, but made a transfer for the service.
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