The movement "Republican Alternative" (REAL) issued a statement on the appointment of Mehriban Aliyeva the First Vice-President. "REAL" remains at its previous position that the amendments to the constitution in 2009 and 2016 were anti-democratic by nature and are aimed at usurpation of power by one family. Therefore, the appointment of Mehriban Aliyeva as the first vice-president is a step aimed at the destruction of republican values. This is contrary to the principles of modern democratic governance and deals a big blow to the country's image. "REAL" believes that this step will not only solve the socio-economic problems of the country, but also exacerbate them. "REAL" believes that a safe and prosperous future of Azerbaijan depends entirely on the accession of republican values, to ensure the full rights and freedoms, the creation of a free and independent judicial system and other necessary political and economic reforms. "REAL" will continue its fight to democratic ways of bringing such a future for Azerbaijan, reads the statement.-06D-
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On November 26, the Baku Court of Appeals reviewed the appeal of human rights defender Anar Mammadli, who contested the extension of his detention. Mammadli's lawyer, Javad Javadov, stated that Mammadli argued the extension of his pre-trial detention was unfounded and linked the criminal prosecution to his human rights activities, Turan reported.
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On November 26, a group of reserve officers from the Nakhchivan special forces held a protest near the Azerbaijani presidential administration. The protesters participated in the 44-day war and were discharged after sustaining injuries. They claim that the payments they are entitled to have not been provided.
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On November 26, the Baku Court of Appeals heard a complaint regarding the extension of the detention of former diplomat Emin Ibrahimov. During the hearing, the investigator requested that the complaint be rejected, while Ibrahimov's lawyer, Aghil Laidj, pointed out the lack of grounds for keeping Ibrahimov in custody.
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Arrested economist Fazil Gasimov has reportedly faced pressure after protesting the interruption of a phone call with his family on November 16. "The phone call was cut off, and Fazil demanded that the connection be restored. Then, Jalal Alizadeh, a detention center officer, along with his colleagues, forcibly removed Fazil from the phone room in the medical unit of the facility, tearing his jacket and dragging him across the floor before throwing him into a cell.
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