Red Cross to visit Leyla Yunus, the Committee to Protect the rights of political prisoners
The Committee to Protect the rights of political prisoners called on the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit Leyla Yunus and other ill political prisoners, as well as to take under control their health, reads the statement the committee sent to the agency Turan.
Authors of the statement expressed regret that the Azerbaijani authorities do not respond to warnings on the health of Leyla Yunus and other political prisoners. The Committee once again urges the authorities to release unconditionally all illegally arrested political prisoners. For all possible consequences will be the responsible Aliyev’s regime, the statement said. -16D04-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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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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