Leaders of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan has decided to refuse to participate in parliamentary elections on November 1st.
The decision is motivated by the deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and the democratic institutions of the United States and Europe, the refusal to ODIHR to monitor the elections, as well as the lack of a real pre-election atmosphere in the country.
The report also noted the party that previously nominated candidates from the Democratic Party, its leader Sardar Jalaloglu and his deputies Hasrat Rustamov , Taliyat Aliyev , Isa Jafarov and activist Vasif Abdullayev withdrew their candidacies.-05D-
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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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