Nasimi District Court of Baku extended the arrest period of blogger Alexander Lapshin for another three months on Friday, his lawyer Eduard Chernin told Turan. According to him, the investigation motivated this by the need for additional investigative measures. Defense objected to "their reasons," said the lawyer. On the question whether this decision will be appealed, Chernin said that he does not know yet, since it is necessary to discuss this with Lapshin himself. The lawyer said that Lapshin did not complain about the conditions of his detention and his well-being. "The only complaint of Lapshin is that he does not want to be in prison," said the defender. According to the lawyer, the arrest was extended until July 15. At the same time, he abstained detailed comments in connection with the continuation of the investigation. A citizen of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Israel, Alexander Lapshin, was prosecuted for illegal visits to the occupied territories of Azerbaijan and appeals against the territorial integrity of the country. At the end of 2016, he was detained in Belarus, and in early February was extradited to Azerbaijan. -06D-
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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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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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