An authorized of the UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Michel Forst who arrived in Baku with an assessment mission met on September 16 with representatives of the civil sector. He listened to the assessment and recommendations on the situation with human rights and civil liberties. The meeting was attended by Bashir Suleymanli, Shahla Ismail, Mehman Aliyev, Akif Gurbanov, Gunay Ismayilova, Ogtay Gyulalyev and Samir Kazimli. Forst’s visit began on September 14 and will end on September 22 of by the final press conference. The independent expert, authorized of the UN Human Rights Council will gather first-hand information about the problems faced by civil society in Azerbaijan. The visit is at the invitation of the Azerbaijani government. During the trip, Special Rapporteur will meet with government officials, the judiciary, human rights activists, civil society representatives and diplomats. Forst will submit a final report on the visit in March 2017 on the Rights of the Council for human righst.—0—
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On Wednesday, President Ilham Aliyev met with Kerry McCarthy, the UK Minister for International Energy and Climate. During the meeting, they discussed preparations for the upcoming climate conference COP29. According to the embassy's statement, the minister offered the UK's support for hosting COP29. The parties also discussed the importance of the transition to clean energy.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev met with Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, to discuss preparations for COP29. During the meeting, Mohammed stated that the main theme of the upcoming conference would be financial issues. She expressed hope that the international community would establish new financial goals. In turn, Aliyev highlighted the cooperation with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other organizations in the preparation process for the conference. He emphasized that Baku is making efforts to achieve consensus at COP29.
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Despite his serious condition, Afghan Sadygov, the head of the “Azel TV” website arrested in Georgia, continues his hunger strike in the prison hospital and refuses medical assistance, his wife reported to Turan. According to her, Afghan called her on Wednesday from the medical center of the Georgian penitentiary service. "He is in serious condition, under medical supervision, but refuses all medical help. Afghan said he is only taking drinking water. He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights and freedom, even if he dies," his wife said.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev received John Podesta, the US Presidential Advisor on International Climate Policy. Podesta reported that he had productive negotiations with Azerbaijani colleagues regarding COP29 and was pleased to exchange views on the matter with the President of Azerbaijan.
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