The organization in defense of the press, Reporters Without Borders condemned the nomination of the new serious charges against the arrested journalist Khadija Ismayilova.
“We reiterate our call for Ismayilova’s immediate release and the withdrawal of all the charges against her,” said Johann Bihr, the head of the Reporters Without Borders Eastern Europe and Central Asia desk. “This journalist’s only crime was investigating corruption at the highest government level and helping the political prisoners that fill Azerbaijan’s jails.”
Earlier Ismayilova was accused of incitement to a suicide attempt, and the day before she was accused of fraud, embezzlement, illegal entrepreneurship and abuse of office. According to these articles, she faces up to 12 years in prison. -02D-
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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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