The date of re-examination of the appeal of the leader of the REAL Movement Ilgar Mammadov, sentenced to seven years in prison became known. Hearing is scheduled in Sheki Court of Appeal on 22 April, said Javad Javadov, Mammadov’s lawyer. Despite the release of a pardon on the basis of another defendant in the case, deputy chairman of "Musavat" Tofig Yagublu, his appeal is still valid. His lawyer Nemat Karimli explained that the defense is seeking a full acquittal.
Mammadov and Yagublu were sentenced on charges of organizing riots in Ismayilli city in January 2013, and were sentenced to 7 and 5 years' imprisonment respectively. The European Court of Human Rights found a violation of their rights during the arrest, and took the decision to release them.
On October 13, 2015, the Supreme Court considered the appeal, sent the case for retrial in Sheki Appeal Court. After that the consideration of the case was delayed, and was finally appointed on 25 February. However, the hearing did not take place because of the "lack" in the Prison Service of transport for the delivery of the defendants in Sheki.
"Amnesty International" recognized Yagublu and Mammadov “prisoners of conscience.”- 06D--
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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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