Today the Nasimi District Court considered a motion to change the preventive measure for the employee of the Institute of Peace and Democracy, Arif Yunus, accused of treason. The lawyer asked to replace his arrest by house arrest.
The court dismissed the petition, the lawyer Khalid Baghirov told Turan. On October 29, the same court extended the arrest of Arif Yunus by another 4 months.
According to the lawyer, both decisions of the Nasimi Court will be appealed.
Arif’s wife, Leyla Yunus was detained on 30 July and 5 days later, Arif was also arrested. They are charged with treason and several other crimes.
Arif and Leyla Yunus are recognized “prisoners of conscience” by Amnesty International. Their release is demanded by multiple international organizations, as well as leaders of several countries, including the President of France. -16B06-
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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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