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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Last evening and night, marble “monuments” from the time of Hajibala (former mayor of the capital) once again reminded the residents of Baku of themselves. Underground passages and tunnels, decorated with marble and not equipped with an appropriate drainage system, caused a real flood in a number of districts of the capital.
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The leading mobile operator brings together literature enthusiasts as part of the “Book Club” project Azercell remains dedicated to preserving Azerbaijan’s literary heritage through its ongoing "Book Club" initiative. On October 25, the company will host a literary evening with the participation of contemporary writer Jeyhun Hidayatly, narrator Khazar Suleymanly, and screenwriter Azer Aydemir.
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The rain that started in Baku on October 21 will continue until noon on the 22nd. In several areas of Absheron, the precipitation will be heavy with thunderstorms. In the regions of the country, the rain will last until October 23. Most of the country will experience intense precipitation with hail. In the mountains, it will snow. An increase in water levels in mountain rivers is expected, which may lead to mudslides.
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