The staff of "Azadlig" newspaper once again faced with the real threat of closure. The appeal to readers states the difficult financial situation of publication. The reason is the refusal of the state press distribution company "Gasid." To pay the debt in the 69,000 manat from the sale of the newspaper. But after the ban of street sales and sales in the metro, monthly 60,000 copies remain unfulfilled.
"The newspaper "Azadlig" has always been the main principle of journalism - truth and always felt pressure from the authorities. In recent years, government repression gained unprecedented. Due to the difficult situation in the past five months, the newspaper staff did not receive a salary. The authors urge readers to support "Azadlig" newspaper and press freedom, and to expand the campaign to subscribe to the newspaer. -05D-
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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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