Trial in the case of Hijran Qasimov, the activist of Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is accused of drug possession, finished today in the Nakhchivan City Court. The court sentenced him to 2.5 years of imprisonment, according to relatives of the accused.
Previously Chairman of Nakhchivan Department of PPFA, Yashar Bagirsoy said that Hijran Gasimov denied the allegations of drug trafficking and hooliganism, calling them far-fetched.
*Hijran Gasimov was arrested in November last year. He was charged under Article 234.1 (illegal drugs) and 128 (causing less grievous bodily harm.) Family members of Gasimov stated that the reason for his arrest was his political orientation.-05D04-
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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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