Shirvan Court of Appeal today rejected a complaint for the arrest of Sardar Babayev, a Shia theologian from Masalla, Turan was informed by lawyer Javad Javadov. Babayev was taken into custody on February 22 on charges of violating the rules of religious propaganda, rituals and ceremonies. Babayev himself rejects the accusation and considers the criminal case to be ordered by the local authorities. The lawyer noted that police posts are located around the court of appeal at a distance of 500-700 meters. Several believers who arrived in court were detained, including human rights defender Ilgar Ibrahimoglu. "Even as a lawyer, I was not allowed to go to court. Only after I appealed to court, I was taken there by a car," said the lawyer. He intends to petition for the release of the theologian under the bail. The lawyer will also file a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights. Immediately after the trial, the police persistently "asked" him to leave the city. Before leaving the city, a lawyer was accompanied by a police car. The Shirvan district police refused to answer questions from the Turan agency, advising them to apply to the Interior Ministry. Representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were unavailable for comment.-03B-
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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