There are no decisions about the introduction of visa restrictions for Azerbaijani officials from the U.S. government, Turan was told by a diplomatic source in Washington, commenting on Baku media on this topic.
"But such a question is not right in principle," the source said, adding that Washington has "personal" approach for those who apply for a visa. "The actions of the people whose names are mentioned in cases of gross violation of human rights, are never beyond our attention. We want to obtain their punishment in all parts of the world. Today there is enough legal basis and laws for refusal visas to these persons," said the source.
With regard to specific restrictions against issuing visas to Azerbaijani officials, there was no agreement between the Congress and the Administration. If they mean "the list Magnitsky" against Russia, the Senate retains the right to amend and supplement the source. He made it clear that the decision on sanctions against a particular officer may be adopted at any time.
On July 11 senior representatives of the State Duma called on the U.S. lawmakers to withdraw the document, but this request was ignored.—025C--
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An appeal has been filed against the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylergizi, her lawyer Bakhtiyar Hajiyev told the Turan agency on Friday.
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On February 6, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with U.S. Vice President James Vance in Washington. "Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with U.S. Vice President James Vance at the White House in Washington. During the meeting, issues related to bilateral relations as well as regional affairs were discussed," reported Pashinyan's press service.
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By a decree of the head of state dated February 7, Anar Aliyev was appointed as the Minister of Labor and Social Protection. Prior to this, he held the position of Deputy Minister.
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Afghan Sadygov, the head of the Azerbaijani website Azel.TV, who was arrested in Georgia at the request of Baku, ended his dry hunger strike on February 6, which he had started on February 2. However, he is still refusing food and is only drinking water. His hunger strike has now lasted 142 days, said his wife, Sevinc Sadygova, in an interview with the Turan agency on February 7. The Georgian Center for Social Justice (CSJ), which defends Afghan Sadygov's rights, issued a statement expressing concern about his condition.
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