the conviction of the blogger Mehman Huseynov to 2 years in prison is an indicator of the desire of the authorities to destroy the remnants of the defeated freedom of expression in Azerbaijan, reads the statement of the Media Rights Institute. The suit against Huseynov was initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the verdict has been oredred.
Huseynov's arrest is linked to his reporting on the blog "Sancaq" and revelations of corruption in the higher echelons of power.
"This verdict once again refutes the statements of the authorities in Azerbaijan that no one is arrested for freedom of expression, that a moratorium on the application of Articles 147 (defamation) and 148 (insult) of the Criminal Code.
The arrest also shows that the authorities did not even try to disguise the violation of fundamental rights and freedoms," reads the statement.
The MRI encourages the authorities to immediately release Huseynov, to ensure the freedom of expression of each person. -06D-
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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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On Wednesday, rain is expected in the capital during the night and morning hours. The northeast wind will change to the southeast in the afternoon. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will reach +10 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-75% at night, and 60-65% during the day.
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Amid the bustling scenes of this year’s COP29 climate conference, a protest against whaling and deep-sea mining, organized by a group calling itself the FINS Initiative, drew significant attention from delegates and observers. However, questions have arisen about the legitimacy of the group, as an internet search yields little evidence of its existence beyond scattered mentions.
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