The chief editor of Tolyshi Sado and deputy head of the Talysh Cultural Centre, Hilal Mamedov, is facing new charges under Articles 274 (treason) and 283.2.2 (inciting national, racial, social and religious hatred, hostility and ethnic discrimination). Mamedov’s lawyer Anar Gasimli has said.
The preliminary investigation of the Mamedov case has been transferred to the Department for Grave Crimes of the Prosecutor General's Office.
The press service of the Prosecutor General's Office confirmed the information and noted that this issue will be the topic of an official announcement.
Mamedov was arrested June 21 on charges of drug possession.
The firm view of local and international democratic community is Mamedov is persecuted on political grounds for active citizenship and human rights activities.
Mamedov is the author of an Internet video that has become popular, "Who are you? Come on! Goodbye!" about Azerbaijani meykhana (limericks). This video has caused great interest in the Russian media which have produced numerous interviews with Mamedov. -06B-
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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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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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