Answering questions of “Haber +” TV Program’s presenter Mrs. Ferda Ekinchi, the human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on Turkey-Azerbaijan-North Cyprus relations Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was a guest on live broadcast […]
Bashir Suleymanli, the executive director of the Elections Monitoring and Democracy’s Studies Center (EMDS) who was released yesterday in accordance with the presidential decree of pardon, said he expects free more political prisoners. “Of course, I’m a little disappointed. I would like a larger number of political prisoners be pardoned. I thought that freedom will […]
The Baku Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial against the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov. At the beginning of the trial the judge Eldar Ismailov suggested Jafarov testify. However, the human rights activist refused, saying that he did not understand the essence of the charges. The judge said he must declare the evidence […]
Baku Serious Crimes Court, chaired by Ahmed Guliyev, held a preparatory hearing in the case Siraj Kerimli accused of having drugs. He is the son of an activist of the party “Musavat”, Ragif Kerimli, brother and deputy chairman of the organization Faraj Kerimli, who is also under arrest on the same charges. SirajKerimli was arrested […]
Trial in the case of Hijran Qasimov, the activist of Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is accused of drug possession, finished today in the Nakhchivan City Court. The court sentenced him to 2.5 years of imprisonment, according to relatives of the accused. Previously Chairman of Nakhchivan Department of PPFA, Yashar Bagirsoy said that […]
The Supreme Court today declined 6 months in the jail term for the deputy chairman of Musavat Yadigar Sadigov. This was on the Facebook page of the head of Musavat, Arif Hajili. The head of the Public Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Sadigov Elman Fattah told Turan the Supreme Court reclassified the […]
On Tuesday a Supreme Court, chaired by Imran Hajibayov, started hearing in the case of the leader of REAL Ilgar Mamedov and deputy chairman of the party “Musavat” Tofig Yagublu convicted in connection with the events in Ismayilli region on January 2013. The lawyers for both convicts called upon to render acquittal. According to the […]
Quarantine period of human rights activist Anar Mammadov, who was transferred to jail N13, completed his relatives told. In spite of certain health problems, Mammadov maintains good spirits. He did not complain about the conditions of detention, however, pointed out that the jail is on ecologically bad area, and there are numerous quarries. According to […]
Criminal cases against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev were transferred to the Baku Serious Crimes Court. In the near future the appointment of judges who will consider the case, is expected, according to lawyers. Rasul Jafarov was arrested on 2 August, and Intigam Aliyev – August 8, 2014.They both were initially accused […]
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe addressed the issue of execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case on the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov. The Committee recalled that arbitrary use of criminal law to restrict the right to freedom of expression is a common problem and […]
Today the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov to replace his arrest by house arrest. As the Lawyer Gunay Ismayilova told Turan, the decision of the court of first instance (Nasimi Court) was upheld. It was motivated by the fact that Rasul Jafarov may abscond. Investigation in […]
The investigation brought a new charge against the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. According to his lawyer Gunay Ismayilova, the new charges are as follows: forgery and misappropriation – Articles 313 and 179.3.2 of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. On these charges he could be condemned to 12 years in prison. The coordinator of […]
Amnesty International expressed concern about the deteriorating state of the “prisoner of conscience” Intigam Aliyev and refusal to provide him with medical care. Amnesty International calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Aliyev and ensure the provision of appropriate assistance, including hospitalization. The statement also expressed concern about the limitations of Aliyev’s […]
Yesterday the lawyer Fuad Agayev filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in connection with the leader of the Movement REAL Ilgar Mamedov. As the lawyer told Turan, in the complaint, he asks to cancel the sentence of the Sheki Court on Grave Crimes and the decision of the Sheki Court of Appeal, to dismiss […]
The General Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan returned the materials seized during a search of the office of Intigam Aliyev relating to cases of citizens in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Turan was told by the lawyer Javad Javadov. On Saturday, he was invited to the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office, where […]
Answering questions of “Haber +” TV Program’s presenter Mrs. Ferda Ekinchi, the human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on Turkey-Azerbaijan-North Cyprus relations Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human ...
Bashir Suleymanli, the executive director of the Elections Monitoring and Democracy’s Studies Center (EMDS) who was released yesterday in accordance with the presidential decree of pardon, said he expects free more political prisoners. “Of course, ...
The Baku Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial against the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov. At the beginning of the trial the judge Eldar Ismailov suggested Jafarov testify. However, the human rights activist ...
Baku Serious Crimes Court, chaired by Ahmed Guliyev, held a preparatory hearing in the case Siraj Kerimli accused of having drugs. He is the son of an activist of the party “Musavat”, Ragif Kerimli, brother ...
Trial in the case of Hijran Qasimov, the activist of Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is accused of drug possession, finished today in the Nakhchivan City Court. The court sentenced him to 2.5 ...
The Supreme Court today declined 6 months in the jail term for the deputy chairman of Musavat Yadigar Sadigov. This was on the Facebook page of the head of Musavat, Arif Hajili. The head of ...
On Tuesday a Supreme Court, chaired by Imran Hajibayov, started hearing in the case of the leader of REAL Ilgar Mamedov and deputy chairman of the party “Musavat” Tofig Yagublu convicted in connection with the ...
Quarantine period of human rights activist Anar Mammadov, who was transferred to jail N13, completed his relatives told. In spite of certain health problems, Mammadov maintains good spirits. He did not complain about the conditions ...
Criminal cases against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev were transferred to the Baku Serious Crimes Court. In the near future the appointment of judges who will consider the case, is expected, according ...
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe addressed the issue of execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case on the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov. The Committee ...
Today the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov to replace his arrest by house arrest. As the Lawyer Gunay Ismayilova told Turan, the decision of the court ...
The investigation brought a new charge against the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. According to his lawyer Gunay Ismayilova, the new charges are as follows: forgery and misappropriation – Articles 313 and 179.3.2 of ...
Amnesty International expressed concern about the deteriorating state of the “prisoner of conscience” Intigam Aliyev and refusal to provide him with medical care. Amnesty International calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to immediately and unconditionally release ...
Yesterday the lawyer Fuad Agayev filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in connection with the leader of the Movement REAL Ilgar Mamedov. As the lawyer told Turan, in the complaint, he asks to cancel ...
The General Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan returned the materials seized during a search of the office of Intigam Aliyev relating to cases of citizens in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Turan was told ...