The head of the Committee against Torture, Elchin Behbudov, was received on January 17, by Defense Ministers Zakir Hasanov. During the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, they discussed the issues of human rights and freedoms in the army. After the meeting Behbudov told that the defense minister had a special meeting with the military prosecutor of the country. Security officials discussed the investigation of crimes in the army "in accordance with international standards."
According to Behbudov, military can be brought to justice sometimes even for minor offenses, although it is possible to confine disciplinary arrest. Hasanov also told the human rights activist, that food and social conditions of soldiers has been improved, what reduced the level of disease. The Minister also said that he regularly visit the front line, and personally controls the situation. -06D-
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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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