Activists of the International Partnership Group (a coalition of human rights and journalistic NGOs) on November 17 held a picket in front of the Azerbaijani Embassy in London. The action was organized by Index on Censorship.
The human rights activist Ramute Remeyzayte wrote on her page on Facebook:
"Today we lit 100 candles devoted to 100 political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
Among them are my friends, Intigam Aliyev, Rasul Jafarov, Emin Huseynov and Anar Mammadli.
Such actions are held throughout Europe. British police have acted perfectly, wishing us "a good protest action" and did not impede us. Such thing could never happen in Baku," writes Remezayte.
Note that similar actions took place in Brussels, Warsaw and other European cities yesterday. -16D-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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