On November 19 will be the second anniversary of the murder of prominent journalist, Rafiq Tagi; however, the crime remains unsolved, reads the statement of the Media Rights Protection Institute (MRPI.)
In a statement the MRPI criticized Azerbaijani authorities because none of the crimes against journalists in the country have been disclosed. The investigation is conducted formally , numerous defense motions are ignored , the public is not informed about the course of investigation.
The journalist was attacked by an unknown outside his home late at night , the offender inflicted Tagi multiple stab wounds. Two days later the publicist died in hospital.
Iranian religious leaders welcomed the killing , calling for violence to all critics of Islam in Azerbaijan.
A month before the death, Rafik Tagi wrote a critical article against the Iranian clerics.
In 2006, Rafik Tagi was convicted of insulting the feelings of believers , when he published an article entitled " Europe and We" on the superiority of Western values over Islamic. -06D-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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