The report named "The list of political prisoners in Azerbaijan," according to August 12, has been signed by 28 civil society activists, including leaders of NGOs.
The report was drawn up on the basis of lists of human rights defenders Leyla Yunus and Rasul Jafarov.
The working group includes independent experts, lawyers and civil society activists. The list contains 98 names with details and photos of each, according to the press release, the working group sent to the agency Turan.
Political prisoners are defined according to the criteria established in the PACE resolution number 1900 on October 3, 2012
During the drafting of the report, consultations were held with the international organizations, the documents were studied by organizations to which Azerbaijan has obligations in the field of human rights (in particular the Council of Europe).
Were also monitored the press and the courts, analyzed sentences, and meetings were held with lawyers and family members of prisoners. -06D-
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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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