On 2 November 2nd focal point of the National Council of Democratic Forces held a meeting and discussed the political situation in the country. The press release following the meeting said that the National Council condemned the decision of the Court of Appeals, who left in detention a disabled Karabakh war Asif Yusifli, put pressure on the deputy chairman of PFPA Geza Bayramli, known journalist and human rights activist Khadija Ismailova and her family, lawyer Elchin Sadigov and the inaction of law enforcement agencies on this occasion.
The speakers also touched on the progress of the court in the Nardaran case , where were revealed numerous facts of transgressions and torture of the defendants.
National Council strongly condemned all violations of the rights and freedoms of citizens, urging the authorities to stop this practice and punish the guilty.-03D-
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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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