The journalist Khadija Ismayilova convicted in Azerbaijan has been awarded the Holme Hero, awarded by the Swedish newspaper Handels-och-Sjofarstidning.
The name of the award comes from the trilogy by the Swedish writer Jan Fridegerad. The award is presented annually to human rights defenders who have sacrificed their freedom and sometimes their lives for the sake of the rights and freedoms of others.
In particular, Ismayilova was awarded the prize in view of the fact that she placed her professional duty above the threat to her freedom.
Previously the prize was awarded to the former US National Security Agency employee Edward Snowden, the founder of the website Wikileaks Julian Assange, and the investigative journalist Lydia Cacho from Mexico.
Recall that Khadija Ismailova was sentenced to 7.5 years on trumped-up charges of tax evasion and fraud. The real reason for her arrest was her exposing corruption in the highest echelons of power in Azerbaijan. -03D-
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Azerbaijan's fastest mobile operator, "Bakcell", is the official event sponsor of the "Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024", which will take place on September 13 to 15. To this effect, a sponsorship agreement for event has been signed between Bakcell and Baku City Circuit Operating Company.
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On September 13, light showers are expected in the Absheron Peninsula both in the morning and evening. The weather in Baku will be variable with northwestern winds. Daytime temperatures will range from +28 to +31°C, with humidity levels at 70-80% at night and 45-55% during the day.
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On the morning of September 11, residents of the village of Garagyuvndikli in the Imishli district blocked the Bakhramtepa-Beylagan highway. According to Radio Azadliq, the protesters included family members, relatives, and acquaintances of 11-year-old Rasim Khankishiyev, who went missing in December of last year. The protest was prompted by dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation.
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Dry weather is expected in the country on September 12; there will be moderate from the northwest. Daytime temperatures will range from +28°C to +32°C. Humidity will be 70-75% at night and 40-45% during the day.
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