It is important that the press would represent all sectors of the Azerbaijani society , including government and civil society. Such an opinion on Wednesday in an interview with reporters expressed the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar .
Asked to comment on the situation for Turan's correspondent in connection with threats to close the newspapers Yeni Musavat and Azadliq, Morningstar noted that he can not say anything specific about these two newspapers. However, he added: "But I would like to note the importance of having a the freedom of speech and the press, an independent media and free public access to the Internet at all levels».-03C06 -
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At the trial of the opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, the statement of Elnur Vaqifoglu, another accused, was heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court.
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EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan.
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The health of economist Fazil Gasimov, who is on hunger strike for the 43rd day, has deteriorated sharply. On the night of July 26, he was transferred from the Baku pre-trial detention center-1 to a medical institution of the Penitentiary Service, the economist's brother Nazim Gasimov told Turan.
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On July 26, the trial of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Three witnesses were heard. One of them said that she had once asked Hajiyev for help in obtaining a visa for a tour to the Czech Republic and had no other business with him. At the same time, the witness stressed that she did not personally transfer the money, but made a transfer for the service.
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