A convicted Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was awarded the UNESCO / Guillermo Cano World Award for her contribution to the cause of press freedom. This prize was awarded "for outstanding contribution to the development of press freedom under difficult circumstances."
"Khadija Ismailova is highly worthy of this award, and I'm glad that her courage and professionalism have been appreciated," said chairman of the jury Liliana Zurovak.
In a message posted on the UN website also notes that the award ceremony will take place on May 3 in Finland within the framework of the International Press Freedom Day celebration.
The prize of $25,000 for the UNESCO contribution to the freedom of the press is named after Colombian journalist Guillermo Cano, who exposed the Colombian drug lords. He was shot in 1987.
Journalist of Azerbaijani service of "Radio Liberty" , Khadija Ismayilova was arrested in December 2014, and subsequently sentenced to 7.5 years in prison on charges of economic crimes. She and international human rights activists believe that she is being persecuted for the investigation of the involvement of the Azerbaijani ruling elite in corruption. -06D--
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On December 25, an Embraer 190 passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), on a Baku–Grozny flight, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Aktau, Ayxan Suleymanlı, stated that the plane had 67 people onboard, including crew members, 38 of whom died. According to him, 26 of the deceased were Azerbaijani citizens.
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On December 27th, rain is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The wind will be southeast. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will be +9 to +11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is expected across the country in the evening, particularly in the eastern regions. Snow is expected in the mountains.
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Embraer 190 plane of Azerbaijani airline AZAL crashed near the city of Aktau early in the morning on December 25.
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Embraer 190 plane of Azerbaijani airline AZAL crashed near the city of Aktau early in the morning on December 25.
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