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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Filming within a polling station without the citizen's consent may be stopped. According to local media reports, this issue was discussed by Mazahir Panahov, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), on February 1.
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On February 4, the weather in Baku will be changeable, with no precipitation. There will be fog in some areas in the morning and evening. A moderate southwest wind will blow. The air temperature at night will be between +4°C and +7°C, and during the day, it will range from +8°C to +13°C. The humidity will be 70-80%.
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Variable cloudiness, with occasional overcast skies and no precipitation will be in Baku and Absheron Peninsular. At night and in the morning, fog and light drizzle are expected in some areas. A southeast wind will shift to a northwest wind by the evening. The air temperature will be +1 to +6°C at night and +8 to +11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Ecology.
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50% discount on select "SuperSən" tariff packages with the purchase of Xiaomi smartphones The leading mobile operator of the country Azercell is launching a special campaign in celebration of Youth Day. Customers purchasing a Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series smartphone at Azercell Exclusive stores and official dealer stores will receive a 50% discount on the "SuperSən 6GB" and "SuperSən 10GB" tariff packages for two months.
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