Political prisoners, unexpectedly, are invited to undergo medical examinations
Ex-deputy Nazim Beidemirli was suddenly given a medical examination in the pre-trial detention center, his wife Farida Beidemirli said. According to her, on February 19, Badermirli was invited to the pre-trial detention center. "He didn't ask for help himself. He was X-rayed, his blood pressure was measured and he was recommended to undergo tests. However, he did not agree and demanded that doctors whom he trusts come to the pre-trial detention center. To do this, we will make an official appeal," the spouse said. At the same time, she pointed to the deterioration of her husband's health. "Nazim said he feels bad. Every year in November, he received physiotherapy treatment for bronchitis, but due to his arrest, he was unable to undergo treatment this year," Farida Beidemirli said.
The prison doctor also informed the journalist Polad Aslanov, who is serving a prison sentence, about the instruction from the Main Medical Department of the Ministry of Justice to conduct a comprehensive medical examination for him. According to his wife, Polad was examined by a neurologist, a dentist, an ultrasound examination was performed, but the results were not reported. At the same time, she said her husband complains of kidney pain and nervous overstrain. It should be noted that opposition politician Tofig Yagublu was suddenly examined. Apparently, the case of Navalny scared the Baku authorities.
Politics
-
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
-
On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
-
The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
-
Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
Leave a review