The Azerbaijani authorities should ensure that all persons detained in connection with the riots and protests in Ismayilliregion have lawyers, and not to treat them cruelly. The authorities must also ensure access for independent observers in Ismailli, reads the statement said the human rights organization Human Rights Watch.
The statement says that three lawyers reported a violation of procedure norms and beating a detainee in prison. On January 29 Ismailli police stopped a group of 20 human rights defenders who were conducting a monitoring.
The organization called on the government to ensure an open and impartial investigation into the events in Ismailli, and assess the law and actions of the police.
The HRW representative, Georgi Gogia, called on the authorities to refrain from the use of disproportionate force against peaceful demonstrators. "Azerbaijan should heed the recommendations of the Council of Europe and to end the prohibition of peaceful assembly, the release of all persons detained for the public expression of their views, as well as to investigate the actions of law enforcement agencies," said Gogia. -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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