The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch has published an annual report on the situation of human rights in the world. The 656th page report reflected and analyzed the human rights situation in 90 countries. The part about Azerbaijan noted that in 2014 the country intensified repression against critics of the government, and bad situation with human rights has worsened.
Thirty three human rights defenders, political and civil society activists were arrested on politically motivated charges; bank accounts of civic groups and their leaders were frozen.
Repression and harassment continued even during the presidency of the country in the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. To drown out the voices of critics, the authorities used against them false charges of illegal possession of drugs, weapons, and even high treason. Very difficult is a situation with the freedom of the media, and currently 10 journalists, bloggers and social media users are in jail.
In 2014, legislation was increased even more by limiting the activities of NGOs and civil society in general. In particular, administrative and criminal penalties for even minor violations was introduced. Thus, the conditions have been created for the actual closing of 50 NGOs. Despite the criticism of the European institutions of Azerbaijan for human rights violations, specific sanctions against Baku were not accepted. -16D-
Politics
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Azerbaijan is taking bold steps to overcome the challenges of climate change, President Ilham Aliyev said in his welcome message to participants of the two-day Pre-COP29 conference opening today in Baku.
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On Wednesday, President Ilham Aliyev met with Kerry McCarthy, the UK Minister for International Energy and Climate. During the meeting, they discussed preparations for the upcoming climate conference COP29. According to the embassy's statement, the minister offered the UK's support for hosting COP29. The parties also discussed the importance of the transition to clean energy.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev met with Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, to discuss preparations for COP29. During the meeting, Mohammed stated that the main theme of the upcoming conference would be financial issues. She expressed hope that the international community would establish new financial goals. In turn, Aliyev highlighted the cooperation with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other organizations in the preparation process for the conference. He emphasized that Baku is making efforts to achieve consensus at COP29.
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Despite his serious condition, Afghan Sadygov, the head of the “Azel TV” website arrested in Georgia, continues his hunger strike in the prison hospital and refuses medical assistance, his wife reported to Turan. According to her, Afghan called her on Wednesday from the medical center of the Georgian penitentiary service. "He is in serious condition, under medical supervision, but refuses all medical help. Afghan said he is only taking drinking water. He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights and freedom, even if he dies," his wife said.
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