In 2012, in Baku, there were registered 9,719 criminal offenses, of which 79.1% were disclosed, said at the daily briefing at the Ministry of Interior the Chief of Baku Metropolitan Police General Rafig Abbasov.
85.8% of the crimes were less serious and did present a high danger to the public. 14.2% of the crimes were serious or very serious.
The common crime detection rate increased 5.3% and the detection rate for serious and very serious crimes increased 7.9%.
Of the 2 468 crimes against personality there were revealed 96.4%, including 94.9% of the 69 targeted killings. All the 34 attempted murders were disclosed.
Exposed were 49 groups of 122 people that committed 69 robberies and assaults.
Interior Minister Ramil Usubov praised the work of the police of the capital, noting that in recent years "significantly reduced the number of violations of human rights and freedoms." -05D -
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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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