Samir Aşurov
Baku/10.08.23/Turan: Condition of activist Samir Ashurov, arrested after his expulsion from Germany, has sharply deteriorated in Shuvalan pre-trial detention centre (PTDC). This was reported to Turan by his spouse Nurana Ashurova.
According to her, due to the aggravation of diabetes, he has wounds on his legs, which can lead to gangrene if not treated properly.
Besides, S.Ashurov suffers from a heart disease and recently he suffered from palpitations (arrhythmia).
Ashurova stressed the necessity of Ashurov's being transferred to the penitentiary service medical facility for treatment.
"In Germany, Samir was registered at the medical facility as a patient with diabetes and received regular treatment. In the pre-trial detention centre he only takes medication, but he does not even have his blood sugar measured," she noted.
"Samir is kept in a small cell with 11 people. There is no sunlight and the cell is not ventilated. Water is not given normally, the toilet is unsanitary," Ashurova said.
She also emphasized the unreasonable prolongation (nearly a year) of the trial against S. Ashurov.
It was not possible to get a comment from the Penitentiary Service.
**Samir Ashurov was expelled from Germany on 29 March this year, and 20 days later was detained by the police in Baku. He was accused of stabbing a certain Elshan Nabiyev (Article 126.2.4 of the Criminal Code - Intentional infliction of serious harm to health out of hooliganism). He faces 6 to 11 years of imprisonment.
On 21 July Ashurov was charged under another Article of the Criminal Code - 221.3 (hooliganism committed with the use of weapons or an object used as a weapon).
Human rights activists recognised Ashurov as a "political prisoner", believing that the real reason for his persecution was his participation in protests against human rights violations. -30В03-
Social
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Leave a review