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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Variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Apsheron peninsula on Sunday, 28 July.
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As part of the struggle against illegal migration in Baku city, operative actions were carried out at different addresses. The Interior Ministry reports that employees of the Department for Combating Illegal Migration identified and detained 34 foreigners without documents giving the right to reside and stay on the territory of Azerbaijan.
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On July 25, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense accused Armenia of "provoking" by deploying heavy weapons in Kalbajar and quadcopters in the Tovuz direction. The ministry also expressed dissatisfaction and concern over Armenia's military cooperation with Western countries.
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During the operation of the Main Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 5 members of an organized group engaged in drug trafficking were detained. All of them have previous convictions: Bahlul Ismayilov, Royal Aliyev, Khayal Aliyev, Samir Aghayev, and Ali Mammadli.
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