At the trial in the Baku serious Crimes in the case of a member of the Youth Committee of PPFA Elvin Abdullayev (Abdullazadeh), accused of drug trafficking, now concluding word said his lawyer Ali Mehdiyev.
He asked the court to acquit the young man. According to the attorney, the preliminary investigation was conducted with gross violations of the law. Abdullazadeh was searched in the Police Office eight hours after detention. At the same time immediately after his arrest, he was not provided with a lawyer, the procedure of inquiry was held before the search.
The same witness has been involved at least in three lawsuits, which gives reason to doubt his impartiality. Since he Abdullazadeh was not ready for action, the trial was adjourned on June 1 , at 12:30.
Zulfiya Abdullayeva, mother of Abdullazadeh, told Turan, that her son was being persecuted for political reasons. She also noted that in prison her son is subjected to physical pressure.
* E.Abdullazade is charged under the Article 234.4.3 (large-scale drug trafficking.) However, the true reason for the persecution of activists, according to PPFA, is his active promotion of democratic ideas among students, and criticism of the policies of the government.-06B-
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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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