The Center for Monitoring Political Prisoners Political Prisoners issued a statement in connection with the trial in the case of Thale Bagirzade, a leader of the "Muslim unity" Movement and other defendants in the "case of Nardaran." "We and the entire democratic public of Azerbaijan are angered by biased trial. Despite numerous statements by the accused on cruel torture against them, the judges did not investigate these complaints. On the contrary, public prosecutors and judges help witnesses - employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime MIA to avoid question f lawyers and defendants exposing their deeds," said the head of the Monitoring Centre Elshan Hasanov.
With regard to the defendants in the "case of Nardaran" were violated Article 3 (prohibition of torture), 6 (right to a fair trial), 13 (right to an effective remedy) and 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention for human rights and freedoms, he said. Testimonies by the arrested and some witnesses have questioned the legitimacy of the use of excessive force in the village of Nardaran, said the statement.
"We demand an objective investigation of torture, the examination with the participation of independent experts. We condemn the unwarranted use of weapons by the police as a result of which people were killed," reads the statement by the Center. --06В--
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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