A preliminary hearing on the complaint of the advisor to the chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Mamed Ibrahim took place in the Baku Appeal Court presided by Sahibhan Mirzoyev. Ibrahim was arrested on September 30 last year on charges of disorderly conduct (221.1), the complaint was filed by Mikyail Guliyev - a former member of the PFPA. Subsequently, this Article has been reclassified to a heavier charge on paper - 221.2.2 (hooliganism with the use of an object used as a weapon). On 15March the Narimanov district court found Ibrahim guilty, and sentenced him to 3 years in prison.
Because 1/3 thirds of term has been served Ibrahim asked the court for leniency and transfer him into a colony-settlement. However, on November 25 the Surakhani district court rejected the petition. The Court explained this decision by saying that Ibrahim behavior among prisoners "is not sincere."
Today the lawyer Yalcin Imanov asked the appellate court to establish the identity of the convicted, invite them as witnesses and ask what is "insincerity" of Ibrahim. The request was rejected, and the examination of the merits is scheduled for 29 December, told the lawyer Imanov. Human rights organizations have recognized Ibrahim as a political prisoner. -B06 -
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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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