On the eve of the Shirvan Court of Appeal rejected a complaint on the extension of the arrest of Shiite theologian and member of the public association "Mejlis of Spiritual Figures" of Azerbaijan Sardar Babaev (Hajigasanli). According to the lawyer Javad Javadov, the court motivated its decision by the fact that if Sardar Babayev remains at large, he will continue "criminal activity". Such a consequence considers "the performance of religious rites," said the lawyer. Javadov also said that in connection with the consideration of Babayev’s case in front of the Shirvan Court of Appeal security measures were increased.
The police did not let the lawyer's car pass to the court building. "Only after telephone conversations with the court and explanations that without me the court will not take place, the police let me through," Javadov said.
Babayev was arrested on February 22 on charges under Articles 168-1.3 of the Criminal Code (violation of the requirements of religious propaganda). According to the investigation, he violated the law by conducting religious ceremonies, although he was educated abroad. The Defense considers this rule of law to be contrary to the European Convention and draws attention to the fact that the leaders of the Muslims of the Caucasus also received education abroad.-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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