Ilham Aliyev Dismisses Several Officials Due to Their Parliamentary Activities
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has dismissed several high-ranking officials due to their transition to work in the Milli Majlis (National Assembly). Ali Ahmedov has been relieved of his position as Deputy Prime Minister, Shahin Seyidov from the post of head of the "Icheri Sheher" Historical and Architectural Reserve, Asif Askerov from the head of the Nasimi District Executive Authority, and Heydar Asadov from the position of rector of the State Maritime Academy. Polad Bulbuloglu has also been recalled from his position as Azerbaijan's ambassador to Russia.
Politics
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Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
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On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
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The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
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Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
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