The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety calls upon the Azerbaijani government to immediately release Avaz Zeynalli and drop all charges against him. IRFS is deeply troubled by Zeynalli’s detention and his possible imprisonment under the charges of extortion brought by Gular Akhmedova, deeply soaked in top corruption scam. As the video footage capturing ex-MP demanding a bribe of $ 1 million in exchange for a parliamentary seat spans Internet, TV, radio and print media, Zeynalli’s faces up to 12 years’ imprisonment accused of trying to extort money from Akhmedova.
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On Sunday, 17 November, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Apsheron peninsula. At night and in the morning in some places there will be occasional rains. In the morning in some places of the peninsula short-term precipitation will be of heavy rainfall character. Occasionally strengthening north-west wind will weaken in the afternoon.
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The incidence of thyroid cancer has sharply increased in Baku, endocrinologist Sadig Babirov stating a large number of such pathologies in children.
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November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In Azerbaijan, it is intended that people suffering from diabetes receive free medications. According to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, these free medications are prescribed on a special form approved by the Ministry of Health. However, complaints persist about ongoing issues with the distribution of these free medications.
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On November 16, the weather in the capital will be overcast, with possible rain in the evening in some areas. There will be fog in the morning and evening. A moderate south-western wind will shift to a north-western direction. At night, the temperature will range from +9°C to +11°C, and during the day, it will be between +14°C and +18°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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