The Anti-Corruption Department under Prosecutor General's Office, completed investigation against officials of Sheki branch "Agricultural services" (owned by JSC "Agroleasing"), and referred the case to the Court of Sheki. According to the press service of the Prosecutor General, the head of the branch "Agroservice" Javanshir Gurbanov in 2005-2006 conspired with other officials, and misappropriated 987,000 manat from the sale of fertilizer. Using his official position, and with the help of false documents, he harmed "Agricultural services" 360,000 manat. A lawsuit was filed against him under the Articles 178.2.2; 178.2.3; 178.2.4; 179.3.2; 308.2 and 313 of the Criminal Code. Another person involved in the case, Rafim Gurbanov, who the head of the same branch in 2007-2014, also conspired with other persons, and misappropriated 5 million 363,000 manat from the sale of fertilizers and agricultural machinery. Using personal gain rank, he inflicted "Agricultural services" damage of 2 million 84,000 manat. A lawsuit was filed against him under the Articles 179.3.2; 308.2; 313; and 326.1. During the investigation, the damage was partially compensated. -16D04-
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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