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 November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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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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