On January 15, the Baku Serious Crimes Court scheduled a preliminary hearing on the case of human rights defender Rasul Jafarov. The case will be considered by Judge Eldar Ismailov, told Turan's lawyer Fariz Namazly. Protection considers unfounded accusation and intends to ask the court to acquit Jafarov. It is expected that the preparatory meeting is supposed to nominate a number of applications.
Coordinator of the human rights campaign "Art for Democracy", Jafarov, was arrested on August 2, 2014. He was charged under Articles 192 of the Criminal Code (illegal business), 213 (tax evasion), and 308 (abuse of power.) On October 23 deadline for his arrest was extended for another three months. Amnesty International recognized Jafarov as “prisoner of conscience.”- 06B-
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Weather on Saturday in the capital will be cloudy; wet snow is expected in the morning. Strong north-west wind will blow. At night it will be from +2, during the day +3. Humidity will be 70-75%.
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Police investigated the distribution of written prizes for children to participate in online games at Baku's school N210.
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A regular bus route Mingechevir-Khojaly-Khankendi-Shusha will be launched from 8 February, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport said on Friday.
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As part of its social project competition “Empowering Lives: Women’s Support Program”, Azercell, in collaboration with one of the contest winners, “Balans” Public Association, has successfully implemented a program in Sheki to foster women’s entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
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