Today the Nasimi Court extended the arrest of two activists, Rashad Hasanov and Bakhtiyar Guliyev from the youth organization NIDA for another 3 months.
According to lawyer Asabali Mustafayev, who talked to Turan, the arrest is extended until December 7. The investigator explained this is needed to conduct several examinations and investigations.
The lawyer calls the case "baseless" and intends to appeal.
Addressing the court, Rashad Hasanov said that he still does not know the reasons for his arrest, and that so far no one has given any evidence against him, saying his detention is meaningless.
In a press release today by NIDA also announced the extension of the arrest of two other activists, Mohammed Azizov and Shaheen Novruzlu.
* Currently there are 7 activists from NIDA under arrest. They are charged with possession of narcotics and explosives. However, MNS workers planted evidence in their flats.
The real reason for their arrests was their calls to hold protests against soldiers' deaths.
Amnesty International recognizes the NIDA activists as “prisoners of conscience.” -16B-
Politics
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On February 3, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan annulled the results of the municipal elections held on January 29 at six polling stations. In particular, the voting results were declared invalid due to violations identified at polling stations NN: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 in the 81st Imishli constituency.
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The opposition party “Musavat” has demanded the release of all political prisoners and stated that the authorities are responsible for their health conditions, it was announced at a meeting of the party's Executive Board (Divan) on Monday. “Musavat” expressed concern over reports of health problems among many political prisoners, including civil society activists Anar Mamedli and Alekser Mamedli.
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The consideration of the lawsuit filed by Hafiz Babaly, the editor of the economics department at Turan news agency, against the online publication Qafqazinfo.az, is being unjustifiably delayed. Babaly had been arrested in connection with the Abzas Media case.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Azizov (born 1980) has been appointed the rector of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.
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