Human rights activist Leyla Yunus does not trust the doctors of the medical service of Ministry of Justice, said Elchin Gambarov, the lawyer of human rights defender, commenting the information of the Ombudswoman that Yunus rejects the doctors of the Justice Ministry. Human rights activist does not trust prison doctors, because in jail she was repeatedly subjected to provocation, physical pressure by cellmates and prison staff. At the same time, she was punished in the discipline order. Protection considers it necessary to conduct independent medical examination Yunus.
According to the lawyer, Yunus’s health did not improve: she still suffers from high blood pressure and high blood sugar. She had difficulty walking and even asked to bring her cane. Protection believes that the continued presence of Yunus in detention threatens her life. Previously, the Penitentiary Service claimed that there was no pressure on Yunus, and her rights are provided. Yunus was arrested on 30 July, on charges of state treason and several other crimes.Amnesty International recognizes Yunus as “prisoner of conscience.”- 06B--
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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