In the Baku Court of Grave Crimes on Friday continued Trial in the case of "Nardaran-2", where the accused deputy chairman of the movement "Muslim unity" Elchin Gasimov and 11 other believers gave testimonies continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. On 24 February the testimony gave Elgun Akhundov, Ali Shakhbazov and Ramil Aliyev , and told about torture by the police.
According to Ramil Aliyev, in his house during the search were planted grenade and 4 books, supposedly written by the leader of the movement "Muslim unity" Thale Bagirzade.
In the Office for Combating Organized Crime Ministry of Internal Affairs he was beaten with a truncheon on the head and legs, requiring to speak against Bagirzade. Therefore, at the trial Ramil Aliyev gave testimony given under torture. Elgun Akhundov said that during a search in his home police seized $20.000 belonging to his son in law. The money has not been returned.
Nardaran resident Ali Shakhbazov reported that a police inspector, announcing the arrest of his father, said: "You are four brothers, let some of you recognize that arms belong to you, and we will let your father." Therefore, I have undertook it," said Shakhbazov, and added that the police deceived him, because his father was not released, and sentenced him to a year and nine months; later his brother was arrested.
"I do not understand why three people from our family were arrested. Were we hiding Bin Laden?" he said. The trial will continue on 3 March.—36С-
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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