In an interview with reporters the Prosecutor General Zakir Garalov said that NGOs and foreign media do not follow laws of Azerbaijan. According to him, some NGOs are not registered, do not provide reports on funds they receive. Foreign media do not sign the relevant agreements with local journalists. According to Garalov, some NGOs underestimated in the reports the they receive. He urged NGOs and journalists not to violate the law. "If they continue with their patrons corruption schemes, they will answer be brought to justice," said Garalov.
In spring of 2014 a lawsuit was filed against some local and foreign NGOs, in the frameworks of which well-known activists were arrested, bank accounts of dozens of NGOs were frozen, their leaders were banned to leave the country. As a result, for half year the activities of civil society is paralyzed.
The Ministry of Justice suspended the registration of grants. At the same time, most NGOs cannot receive state registration for years, therefore the claims of the Attorney General are simply illogical.
The Prosecutor Office "transparent" in investigating the cases against NGOs and the Interior Ministry says nothing on mass arrests of businessmen in the investigation of bad loans "International Bank of Azerbaijan" which is estimated in billions. This process continues for several months, but the public is not given official information. -06D-
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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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