The European Court of Human Rights today announced a decision on the case of the Azerbaijani human rights activist Rasul Jafarov, sentenced to 6 years in prison on charges of economic crimes.
The ECHR decided that in respect of Jafarov the following articles were violated: 5 (liberty and security of person) and 18 (limitation or restriction of rights).
In addition, there was a violation of Article 34 (right of individual petition) that occurred after the removal of his lawyer Khalid Bagirov.
The court decided that these violations strengthen arguments that the purpose of Jafarov’s prosecution was a desire to silence him and punish him for human rights activities.
The arrest and detention of Jafarov in 2014 was conducted against the background of increasingly stringent legislation in the field of NGO activities and the tightening policy of the authorities against civil society.
In particular there have been numerous statements by senior officials and articles in the pro-government media accusing local NGOs and their leaders (including Jafarov) of their treason and working for foreign states.
The court concluded that the facts relied on by the Azerbaijani prosecutor's office were not sufficient to justify the alleged criminal offenses of Jafarov, namely, illegal business, tax evasion and abuse of power.
The court ruled that the Azerbaijani government should pay Jafarov compensation of 25,000 euros and another 7,448 euros for pecuniary damage. -06D-
Social
-
On January 11, the weather in Baku will be changeable, with no precipitation expected. In some areas of the Absheron Peninsula, short-term rain showers are possible in the morning. A moderate southwest wind will blow.
-
Aiming to provide the best digital experience for its customers “Azercell Telecom” LLC enhancing the technological capabilities of its mobile app. Now, Azercell subscribers can easily discover and take advantage of personalized offers directly within the app.
-
In 2017, the Sumgayit City Court ruled to evict the Aliyev family—refugees from Gubadli (Akper, Sarvinaz, Ramil, and two other family members)—from an illegally occupied apartment in the 12th microdistrict, Building 7A, Apartment 35. The court ordered the property be returned to its rightful owner, Samaya Aliyeva. However, the Ministry of Justice intervened, citing a presidential decree from July 1, 2004, which approved a state program for improving the living and working conditions of refugees. Under this directive, refugees without alternative housing cannot be evicted until they are provided with a replacement residence by the Executive Authority.
-
On January 10, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be cloudy, with no precipitation. A moderate southeast wind is expected. At night, temperatures will range from +5°C to +8°C, and during the day, from +9°C to +14°C. Humidity will be 80-85% at night, and 65-70% during the day.
Leave a review