Today Baku Court of Grave Crimes continued the Trial in the case of human rights activist, Bakhtiyar Mammadov, continued today in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. The lawyer Anar Gasimli asked the court to justify Mammadov. The final word of the accused is scheduled for February 19.
Mammedov is charged under the Articles of the Criminal Code: 182.3 (extortion using violence) and 178.1 (fraud). Previoulsy, the prosecutor asked to sentence Mammadov to 12 years in prison.
However, local and international human rights organizations believe that Mammadov has been persecuted for protection of property rights of citizens whose homes were demolished in the Flag Square in Baku, on the eve of “Eurovision.” -06B –
Politics
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Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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