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-
Politics
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Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, who arrived in Tehran for the inauguration ceremony of the President of Iran, was received only by Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers said in a statement.
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The Baku Serious Crimes Court has stopped allowing journalists to attend trials. On July 30, journalists were again prevented from entering the hall where the trial of trade union activist Mohyaddin Orujev was taking place. Such a ban has already become systematic, because it has been observed for several weeks. The security staff of the court does not give explanations about the reasons for the ban. All this is a violation of the principle of openness of the court and violates the legitimate rights of journalists.
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Armenia and Türkiye will consider the possibility of restoring the Akhurik-Akyaka railway border crossing, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said following the meeting of the special representatives of the two countries Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kilic at the border, Sputnik-Armenia reports. The meeting took place on July 30 at the Margara-Alijan section. The parties confirmed the previously reached agreements.
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Former diplomat Emin Ibrahimov is on hunger strike for the 7th day in the Shuvelan pre-trial detention center-1, lawyer Bahruz Bayramov told Turan after meeting with him on July 30.
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