More than 50 journalists in Azerbaijan have signed a statement in support of Parviz Hashimli, demanding his immediate release. The statement authors call on international organizations to monitor this issue, and reminded that his lawyer Elchin Sadigov was twice rejected a meeting with his client, which is a clear violation.
Journalists believe that Parviz Hashimli is subjected to torture in the Ministry of National Security, for this reason he is not allowed to meet with a lawyer .
At the same time, Ilaha Hashimova, the spouse of Parviz Hashimly, appealed to President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva, to the Ombudswoman Office, the chairman of the Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov with a request to facilitate the early release of her husband.
Parviz Hashimli was arrested on September 17 on charges of smuggling weapons and illegal possession, purchase, and sale of weapons.
Earlier, he told his relatives and friends that the employees of the Ministry of Security have threatened him , demanding to make a statement against the leader of the opposition Popular Front Party, Ali Kerimli. However Hashimli refused and reported about the pressure of the U.S. Embassy. Some time later he was arrested. -16D04-
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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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