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 January 29, municipal elections were held in Azerbaijan, with over 16,000 candidates participating across 118 constituencies. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has already announced the names of the leading candidates on its website. Hours after the election, CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov stated at a briefing that 413 out of 685 municipalities had already been formed, with 7,791 candidates identified as leaders. According to him, elections proceeded normally in all constituencies, and no complaints were received by his office. However, independent candidates and experts claim that there were violations during the election process.
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On Friday, the weather in the capital will be changeable, with no precipitation expected. The wind will be from the southeast. The temperature at night will be +5 to +7°C, and during the day it will be +8 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Precipitation is possible in the eastern region of the country. Fog in some areas, with an easterly wind.
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On January 30, the weather in Baku will be cloudy, and light precipitation possible during the day on the Absheron Peninsula. The wind will be southeast. At night, the temperature will be +4 to +7°C, and during the day it will reach +8 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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Azerbaijani authorities have detained former Russian judge Elena Khakhaleva at Baku International Airport, officials confirmed to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office and Ministry of Internal Affairs. The arrest was first reported by Kommersant and Izvestia, citing sources, and later corroborated by law enforcement contacts through RIA Novosti and TASS.
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