BBC has compiled a list of 100 of the most famous women in the world in 2016, distinguished themselves in the fields of culture, religion, science and technology, business, health, sport, human rights, journalism and politics. In this list there was included the name of an investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova from Azerbaijan.
She is known for her investigations of corruption within the ruling elite of Azerbaijan, for which she was subjected to pressure and prosecution, and held in custody and a year and a half.
In May 2016 the authorities replaced Ismayilova’s real term of imprisonment on probation. However, the journalist is still limited in her rights and in particular, cannot leave the country.
In the list of 100 women as a fighter against racism in the United States, Jane Elliott, is a former French Minister of Justice, a fighter for the rights of Muslim women Rachida Dati, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, and others. -16D-
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Rain is expected in Baku and Absheron on 28 November, forecasters of the National Centre for Hydrometeorology said. However, their today's forecast of rain in Baku has not come true.
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Short film "Fragments" by Iqbal Abilov, a Talysh researcher arrested in Azerbaijan, has been recognised at another international film festival.
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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