Human Rights Watch condemned the detention of Anar Mammadli
Human Rights Watch condemned the detention of Anar Mammadli
The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch has condemned the detention of prominent human rights defender Anar Mammadli in Azerbaijan and called for his immediate release. “With all the scrutiny on Azerbaijan after round after round of arrests of journalists, civic activists, even as it prepares to host upcoming COP29, authorities detain prominent civic activist Anar Mammadli. He should be released immediately,” Rachel Denber, Deputy Director, Europe and Central Asia division Human Rights Watch, wrote in a social network “X”.
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- Politics
- 29 April 2024 17:19
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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