Baku/23.02.22/Turan: The US Embassy in Azerbaijan expressed condolences to the family and friends of journalist Avaz Shikhmamedov (Hafizli).
“Avaz, as a journalist and social activist, showed great courage,” the condolence says".
Reporter and LGBTI activist Avaz Hafizli was killed on 22 February.
According to law enforcement agencies, the 24-year-old reporter was killed by his cousin Amrulla Gulaliyev on the basis of a personal quarrel.
Hafizli participated in protests in defense of the rights of representatives of the LGBTI community, against the new media law, and in support of press freedom.
According to colleagues, Hafizli was subjected to harassment and pressure on the basis of homophobia.—03B06-
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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