On Wednesay the Civil Society Platform (CSP) held a broad meeting with the head of EU Delegation in Baku, Malena Mard EU and office staff. During the meeting, Mard was informed about the establishment and activity of the CSP, its goals and objectives.
It was also affected by the socio-political situation, the real state of civil society and the media, the problem of freedom of expression and of political prisoners, the consequences of the deteriorating socio-economic situation and the search for ways out of the crisis, as well as relations with international structures Azerbaijan. The sides noted the importance of cooperation in the framework of the bilateral dialogue, and the need to strengthen relations between the EU and STP.
*Civil society platform established by independent institutions of civil society to promote political and economic reforms in Azerbaijan with the aim of transition from authoritarianism to democracy. -0-
Politics
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At the trial of the opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, the statement of Elnur Vaqifoglu, another accused, was heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court.
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EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan.
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The health of economist Fazil Gasimov, who is on hunger strike for the 43rd day, has deteriorated sharply. On the night of July 26, he was transferred from the Baku pre-trial detention center-1 to a medical institution of the Penitentiary Service, the economist's brother Nazim Gasimov told Turan.
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On July 26, the trial of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Three witnesses were heard. One of them said that she had once asked Hajiyev for help in obtaining a visa for a tour to the Czech Republic and had no other business with him. At the same time, the witness stressed that she did not personally transfer the money, but made a transfer for the service.
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