The Committee to Protect the Rights of Leyla Yunus and other political prisoners strongly condemned the extension of detention of the human rights defender and other lawlessness against her. In a statement, the Committee indicated th exceptional services of Yunus in the development of civil society and the release of a large number of political prisoners.
At the same time, it recalls that the European Court of Human Rights considers the application from Yunus in a priority order.
The statement also points to the illegal arrest of Yunus’s husband, the scientist and public figure Arif Yunus.
"In the 21st century the syndrome of Stalinist repression is revived in Azerbaijan," the statement says.
Yunus was arrested July 30 on charges of high treason and economic crimes. On February 18 her arrest was extended for another 5 months. Yunus denies the charges and says they are politically motivated. Amnesty International has recognized Yunus "prisoner of conscience". -16D-
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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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