Activists of NIDA Movement Zaur Gurbanli and Uzeyir Mammadov were released from prison on December 30 in the framework of the act of pardon issued by the Head of State.
After release, they went to the tomb of Ibrahim Novruz, a grandfather of Rashadat Akhundov who remained in custody, as well as the grave of the father of Shahin Novruz, another activist of NIDA, freed earlier. Both parents died during the trial of their children and grandchildren.
Zaur Gurbanli and Uzeyir Mammadov were arrested in the spring of 2013 for taking part in the action against the soldiers' deaths, and were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. They were found guilty of organizing mass disorder, possession of narcotics and explosives.
Currently there are four of the eight convicted members of NIDA remain in custody: Rashad Hasanov, Mohammed Azizov, Rashadat Akhundov, and Ilkin Rustamzade. -0-
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On Sunday, 17 November, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Apsheron peninsula. At night and in the morning in some places there will be occasional rains. In the morning in some places of the peninsula short-term precipitation will be of heavy rainfall character. Occasionally strengthening north-west wind will weaken in the afternoon.
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The incidence of thyroid cancer has sharply increased in Baku, endocrinologist Sadig Babirov stating a large number of such pathologies in children.
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November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In Azerbaijan, it is intended that people suffering from diabetes receive free medications. According to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, these free medications are prescribed on a special form approved by the Ministry of Health. However, complaints persist about ongoing issues with the distribution of these free medications.
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On November 16, the weather in the capital will be overcast, with possible rain in the evening in some areas. There will be fog in the morning and evening. A moderate south-western wind will shift to a north-western direction. At night, the temperature will range from +9°C to +11°C, and during the day, it will be between +14°C and +18°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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