On January 29 PACE session held in Strasbourg adopted a resolution on the situation in Europe with the freedom of the media and protection of journalists' rights. The document expressed the call to the Governments of the Council of Europe to take steps to ensure safe working conditions for journalists. The resolution noted separately unfavorable situation in Azerbaijan, in particular, the case of arrested journalist Khadija Ismailova, investigating corruption country's top leadership. The resolution calls on Baku to immediately release her and other journalists, and stop their pursuit.
Among the dead members of the press the names of journalists Elmar Huseynov and Rafiq Tagi were noted; the authorities have not found their murderers. PACE urges Baku to respect the presumption of innocence and freedom of expression. The document was prepared by a deputy Gvozhden Flego, from Croatia.-16D-
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The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has expressed condolences to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, following the tragic incident in the city of Magdeburg. "We are deeply shocked by the news of the deaths and injuries resulting from the tragic incident that took place at the Christmas market in Magdeburg," the message reads.
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By the order of the head of state, Vusal Aslanov has been appointed Chairman of the Baku Metro CJSC.
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Ilhamiz Guliyev, an activist convicted on drug-related charges, has complained about the poor conditions at the Penitentiary Complex in Umbaki, his relatives reported to the Turan news agency.
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Early on December 21, 8 Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Kazan. The strikes targeted an industrial enterprise and residential buildings. No information about casualties has been reported.
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