International Institute for Freedom of the Media, called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release the detained journalists, said the representative of the organization who is in Baku.
"We have appealed to the President Ilham Aliyev to put an end to attacks and arrests of journalists," said Alison Bethel McKenzie, Director of the Media Freedom International Institute in an interview with reporters.
According to her, on September 19 at a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, it will raise the issue of media freedom in the country. According to her, there are three journalists under the arrest in arrest in Azerbaijan.
Being told that there are eight imprisoned journalists in Azerbaijan, McKenzie said: "If you have the facts to prove it, present them to us." Being asked if the statements of the Media Freedom International Institute remain on paper, Mackenzie replied: "I think that our statements has also played a positive role in the release of Fatullayev," said MacKenzie. -03B06-
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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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