Press Review 20.05.13

 

Official newspapers published amendments to several laws of the country, as well as articles on economic development.

 

Azadlig

Authorities fear defeat in the presidential election, and for that reason enhance +++

They disperse the meetings of opposition parties in the regions, as well as tightening penalties for freedom of expression on the Internet.

The Committee to Protect the Rights of Arrested Theologian Taleh Baghirov intend to hold a protest on June 1.

Human rights activist Leila Yunus called the ruling regime in Azerbaijan "criminal."

The West can help the country in the event of changes in the political situation.

Whilst on remand in Ganja, Elshad Jabbarov, was unable to withstand the torture and swallowed a needle. Now his condition is serious.

A former member of parliament from the ruling party Maxim Musayev called the tabloid newspaper Yeni Azerbaijan.

Lithuanian's "15min.lt" circulated a video recording about buying votes to win first prize for Azerbaijan in the Eurovision contest - 2013".

 

Yeni Musavat

The health of the arrested head of the Astara branch of the Islamic Party Rufullah Akhundzadeh has deteriorated and he could die.

Major construction projects will be suspended and the parliament once again will revise the state budget. The newspaper said that the budget is being used for the presidential election.

In the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan 46 people died and 44 have been injured in the year to date.

 

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