On 19 October dozens of people were detained in Baku following their attempt to rally peacefully.
Excessive and unprovoked force was reportedly used to disperse the crowds and arrest participants. Such incidents need to be investigated. We equally call on the authorities to release peaceful protesters remaining in detention.
Freedom of assembly is a fundamental human right and we expect Azerbaijan to ensure that it can be fully exercised, in line with the country"s international obligations.-0--
Politics
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On May 6, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mark Libby and his wife arrived in the city of Shusha, reads a press release from the US Embassy to Azerbaujan.
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On May 6, the Baku Court of Appeal, chaired by Sabit Bahramzade, considered an appeal against the arrest of the head of the Center for Election Monitoring and Democracy Education (CEMDE) Anar Mammadli.
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Vidadi Mirkamal, member of the Coordination Center of the National Council reported pressures on his family. According to him, it is related to the rally scheduled by the National Council for 19 May. Mirkamal signed a letter of notification to the executive power of Baku about the rally.
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Social activist Famil Khalilov has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking. This was reported to Turan by his wife Kichikhanum Khalilova.
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