On Thursday the Supreme Court, chaired by Ilgar Gilijev considered a cassation of the investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, a ban on leaving the country was discussed. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, said the journalist herself. She noted that the ban is not justified and is for the restriction her participation in international conferences, in order to prevent criticism of the Azerbaijani government for human rights violations. However, this ban is illogical, because the journalist is connected to the on-line conferences, and bring her point of view. Ismayilova called absurd the reasons for the travel ban. She said that Khadija Ismayilova is known for investigating corruption in the higher echelons of power in Azerbaijan. In 2014, she was arrested on charges of incitement to suicide attempts of Tural Mustafayev. Later, she was charged under a series of economic charges. On September 1, 2015 the court sentenced the journalist to 7.5 years in prison. On May 25 the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan replaced the real term of 3.5 years with a probation period of five years, and freed the journalist. However, she is limited in her rights, and cannot leave the country. -16B06--
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The leading mobile operator extends ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems Azercell, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator, has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency and ethical business practices by successfully renewing its ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems. The certification audit, conducted on October 16, 2024, by the Turkish firm Denetik Belgelendirme, accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), confirmed that Azercell’s anti-corruption policies and procedures fully comply with international standards. The evaluation reaffirmed that the company operates in alignment with the highest principles of transparency and accountability.
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On December 12, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula will be cloudy, with rain expected in the evening. A moderate southwestern wind will shift to a northwestern direction. The air temperature will be +6 to +9°C at night, and +9 to +13°C during the day. Humidity will range from 70% to 80%.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has set the dates for public holidays in 2025 in celebration of Novruz, Ramadan, and Gurban Bayram. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov.
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On International Human Rights Day, prominent Azerbaijani activists Novella Jafaroglu, Mirvari Gahramanli, Arzu Abdullayeva, Hilal Mamedov, and Mehman Aliyev, director of the Turan news agency, gathered to discuss the worsening human rights situation in the country. The meeting focused on a concerning new wave of arrests targeting journalists associated with Meydan TV and civil society activists, reflecting what participants described as a significant decline in freedoms and expression in Azerbaijan.
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