At the trial in the case of the murder of the journalist Rasim Aliyev in the Baku Serious Crimes Court was read the indictment. Two of the defendants, Kenan Madatov and Samir Mustafayev pleaded not guilty, and three - Elshan Ismayilov, Arif Aliyev and Jamal Mammadov pleaded guilty in part, the journalists were told by the lawyer of the injured party Asabali Mustafayev. According to him, the testimonies of the accused run counter to the testimonies they gave at the inquest. The accused Elshan Ismaylov stated that his cousin, football Javid Huseynov was not aware of beating the journalist. Explaining why Ismayilov took with him a few people going to the meeting with journalists, he said that he was going to meet with stranger. The next trial was scheduled for November 14th.
The lawyer said that during the trial, defense will again raise the issue of the prosecution of doctors. "The materials of the case say that Rasim Aliyev died despite medical attention. We believe that he was not provided any assistance," said Mustafayev.
Rasim Aliyev, a member of the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety, correspondent of ann.az agency was beaten by a group of persons on 8 August 2014, after which he died in the city clinical center. The incident was caused by a critical status of Aliyev on the player of FC "Gabala" Javid Huseynov. In connection with the lawsuit six people were brought to trial, including Huseynov, who is accused of not preparing report on the incident and crime. However, the case against Huseynov was separated. -03C06-
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It will be cloudy and rainy in Baku and Absheron on 14 February. Wind will be north-west, gusty. Air temperature at night +2+4, during the day + 5+7. Humidity 75-85%.
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At the "Julfa" customs post of the Nakhchivan customs, during an inspection of a truck from Iran that was transiting to Türkiye, 101.4 kg of methamphetamine was found in the fuel tank and heating system tank.
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This year, 22,000 foreign language teachers and an additional 4,000 teachers who were unable to pass certification last year will be involved in the certification process, the director of the state agency for preschool and general education, Eshgi Bagirov, announced on February 12. According to him, of the 65,000 teachers involved in the certification, 55,000 passed successfully and received salary supplements. At the same time, employment contracts were terminated with 5,000 teachers who did not pass the certification.
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