Turkey abolished the permission for 27.400 people working in the field of education, reported Reuters with reference to the education minister Ismet Yilmaz. Earlier was reported on suspension of 15.200 employees.
"The 27.424 employees working in offices and schools as part of a" parallel government structure ", canceled permits to work," he said, explaining that these people will not be allowed back to work in the public or private institutions.
"Parallel structure" is a term used by Turkish government officials to refer to the followers of Imam Fetulah Gulen in state institutions. Ankara states that he organized rebellion in Turkey, which occurred on the night of July 16th. After the coup attempt were detained for more than 25,000 people, including 13,000 people were arrested; 74,000 people’s passports were canceled. -02D-
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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