International organization in defense of press freedom , "Reporters Without Borders" has adopted a new campaign to draw attention to the problems of the criminal prosecution of journalists. So they spread red and white shirts of the football team Real (Madrid) with inscriptions "Azerbaijan Land of Repression" opposed to the logo «Azerbaijan Land of Fire» shown on the uniform of Madrid "Atletico" .
Two Spanish clubs will meet on Saturday in the final of Champions League Cup. "Do you really know Azerbaijan,- a country that sponsors "Atletico?"
Millions of viewers of the final football match on May 24 should not be deceived by propaganda," says RSF .
It is noted further that this Caucasian country ranks the 160 on the press freedom index among 180 countries. Its president is recognized by the RSF as " predator of press ."
Currently, 10 journalists and a number of bloggers are under arrest for criticizing the government.
And on May 14 Azerbaijan became the chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, becoming the guarantor of human rights in Europe.
The RSF also reminds the appeal to the Council of Europe to Azerbaijan to respect freedom of expression.
The sponsor of "Atletico" Madrid is the Azerbaijani businessman, Hafiz Mammadov , who is also the owner of the French club "Lance."
Mamedov business scope covers oil production, transportation of oil products, financial services, etc. -16D--
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On January 23, the weather in Baku will be cloudy. Rain is expected in some areas in the evening and morning; southeast and gusty wind. The air temperature at night will be +6+9°C, and during the day, it will be +9+11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Rain will also occur across the country, with heavy rainfall in some areas. Snow is expected in the mountainous regions. Fog will appear in some places; eastward and gusty wind is expected.
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One more child, who was injured in a road accident in Imishli region on 18 January, died in Baku hospital. Despite the efforts of doctors, the life of the minor born in 2015 could not be saved.
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Opposition members detained for critical social media posts were released on the same day, with no reports of mistreatment by authorities, Musavat Party deputy chairman Mustafa Hajibeyli told Turan news agency.
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