Press Review 28/05/13

Official newspapers write about Ilham Aliyev visiting the obelisk in honor of the ADR. The newspaper Yeni Azerbaijan continues to publish offensive and defamatory material against the opposition and human rights activist Leila Yunus.

Azadlig writes that Mahir Abdullayev - the brother of former rector Elshad Abdullayev, was abducted on the orders of senior officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and submitted to the Ministry.

The final list of the opposition forces united in the National Council is being prepared.

European Commissioner Nils Muzhnieks, commenting on the ban on opposition protests in the central parks of the capital, said that they belong to the opposition too.

Human rights activist Elchin Behbudov said that Wahhabis in Zagatala are funded from Syria, and that they are dangerous to the authorities.

Zerkalo

Iranian media reported the release of the two Azerbaijani citizens arrested there, Khalid Khalid and Shamhal Huseynov. However, this "liberation" has already lasted for a week.

European Commissioner for Human Rights Muzhnieks criticizes Baku and is not happy with the situation in Azerbaijan.

Express called super optimistic statement by PACE President Mignon on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict in 2013.

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Official Baku has replaced the training of Azerbaijani students in American universities by their education in Belarus.

The newspaper published a document, in its opinion, confirming the link of the separatist movement Sadval with the Russian secret services. The funding for this movement is allegedly entrusted to the "Union of billionaires."

Yeni Musavat, citing a senior U.S. diplomat, said that Russia is preparing a coup in Azerbaijan.

The Batumi officials pose problems to the business of Vasif Talybov and his brother.

Baki Khabar writes about the strong rise in price of building materials and land, which will lead to stagnation in the construction market.