The World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC) held a round table on Wednesday in connection with the 69 anniversary of the Azerbaijan People's Republic of (North of Iran.) Co-Chair of the WAC Sabir Rustamkhanli recalled that December 10 is celebrated worldwide as Human Rights Day. The absence of channels representatives at the event, he explained by "warming" relations between Baku and Tehran recently.
The result of this "warming" were even attempts to close the WAC. Sabir Rustamkhanli went over some members of parliament, without naming those who do not believe in the idea of a united Azerbaijan. He said that there was a time when nobody believed that the USSR will collapse.
With regard to the establishment of the Azerbaijan People's Republic in 1945 which lasted only a year, that "a historic event was a victory of the Turks," he said.
After the suppression of the revolution by Pahlavi regime, Azerbaijanis were deprived of many of the material and spiritual wealth in Iran.
Chairman of the Permanent Council of the WAC Ajdar Taghizadeh criticized statements by Iranian President Rouhani, who visited recently Baku. In particular, Rouhani spoke of the need to combat nationalism and radicalism that was directed against the Turks of South Azerbaijan. Chairman of the party "Musavat" Arif Hajili proposed to declare 2015 the year of Azerbaijan People Republic, and celebrate large –scale its 70th birthday.
* The years 1945-46 in the north of Iran were proclaimed sovereign republic of Azerbaijanis. It was created with the support of Moscow, but a year later, Stalin could not agree with the Western allies, who demanded leaving Iran. Deprived of military support to the Soviet Union, the government of Azerbaijan Republic collapsed, and was repressed by the Tehran regime -05C04-
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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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