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Azerbaijan tech expert's posthumous audio alleges police torture and framing
Newly released audio recordings of Azerbaijani tech expert Ilgar Aliyev, who died in prison this month, reveal he accused police of torturing him and planting drugs to secure a conviction.
May 282 min read
Azerbaijan: Imprisoned journalist 'denied medical scan for four months'
An imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist serving an eight-year sentence has been denied critical medical care for four months despite suffering from breathing difficulties, her lawyer says.
May 282 min read
Azerbaijan sentences religious activist Elshan Guliyev to four years
An Azerbaijani court has sentenced devout activist Elshan Guliyev to four years in prison after downgrading drug charges that he maintains were fabricated.
May 272 min read
Mahammad Mirzali: Nine on trial in France over plot to kill Azerbaijani blogger
A trial has opened in the French city of Rennes of nine men accused of plotting to murder Mahammad Mirzali, a prominent Azerbaijani blogger and critic of his country's government.
May 272 min read
Turkish police evict opposition leader Özgür Özel from party headquarters
Turkish police have evicted opposition leader Özgür Özel and his supporters from the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara, following a court ruling that reinstated his predecessor.
May 262 min read
Azerbaijan activist Elvin Nazarov sent to solitary confinement, family says
An imprisoned Azerbaijani religious activist has been placed in solitary confinement and faces transfer to a high-security prison, according to his family.
May 261 min read
Azerbaijan and Georgia among Europe's top jailers, report finds
Azerbaijan and Georgia have recorded some of the highest incarceration rates in Europe, according to a major report by the Council of Europe (CoE).
May 252 min read
Georgia fines opposition TV channel Formula over anti-government language
Georgia's state media regulator has fined the opposition-leaning television channel Formula for breaching impartiality standards, in the first such sanction under controversial new broadcasting laws.
May 242 min read
Former Leader of Azerbaijani "Yuxəliş" Party Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison
The Baku Grave Crimes Court has sentenced Anar Asadli, the former chairman of the dissolved "Yuxəliş" (Ascent) Party, to four years and six months in prison on charges of large-scale fraud.
May 232 min read
Iran state media chief summoned over photos of unveiled woman
The head of Iran's official state news agency has been summoned to court after the outlet published photographs of a Tehran woman without a mandatory headscarf.
May 232 min read
Azerbaijani judges storm out of court as journalist details president's wealth
A panel of Azerbaijani judges abruptly halted a trial in Baku on Friday after a detained journalist began testifying about the offshore wealth of President Ilham Aliyev's family.
May 232 min read
Ex-MP Nazim Baydemirli has been transferred to a correctional facility.
Nazim Baydemirli's location for serving his sentence has been altered. His spouse, Farida Baydemirli, informed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that he was moved to Penitentiary Institution No. 6 on May 19.
May 222 min read
500 Inmates Freed, Opposition Diminished – Exiled Belarusian Groups in Turmoil
In Belarus, 500 inmates have been set free from incarceration. This has diminished the resistance. The opposition consists of individuals who oppose the government of Belarus. They are facing a crisis.
May 223 min read
Educator detained for condemning officials appears in court...
Activist and English instructor Dayanat Chalabiyev appeared in front of a judge on May 21 at the Baku Serious Crimes Court. He was taken into custody for condemning government policies, including those of the president in the media.
May 222 min read
Bahruz Samedov's request was denied. Individuals cried out "Azadlıq"
On May 21, the Supreme Court, headed by Judge Ilgar Gilicov, examined Bahruz Samedov's appeal. Bahruz Samedov is a researcher who is incarcerated.
May 212 min read
Spring Front in Ukraine: Reclaimed Areas Are Gaining Attention Casualties Are Rising
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for five years. Ukraine is resisting against Russia.
May 212 min read
Babali and Gasimov have ended their hunger strike.
Economist Fazil Gasimov and reporter Hafiz Babali were incarcerated. They ceased consuming food as a form of protest. Those near them stated this on May 20. Fazil Gasimov was placed in a prison cell on May 18. He is now returned to his cell. The authorities indicated they will consider Fazil Gasimov's request. He claims that certain documents in his case are not genuine.
May 212 min read
Trump warns Iran: 'Either deal or bad things'
US President Donald Trump announces that discussions with Iran have ended. He claims that if Iran fails to reach an agreement, negative consequences will ensue. Trump made this statement to reporters on May 20. He mentioned, "We are currently in the phases regarding Iran." Let’s observe what occurs. We strike a bargain or we endure some negative consequences. "I wish we won't need to." Six weeks ago, Trump ceased his involvement in a conflict known as Operation Epic Fury. Sin
May 212 min read
New standards set for ceramic sanitary ware across CIS states
Russia's federal agency for technical regulation, Rosstandart, has approved a new interstate standard for ceramic sanitary products, including toilets, bidets, and sinks.**
May 211 min read
Minister Jabbarov stated that amnesty could lead to a rise in unlawful construction
"While a straightforward amnesty for unauthorized buildings might address some social issues temporarily, it could also encourage more illegal constructions later on." As reported by AZERTAC, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov expressed these opinions on May 20 during an event focused on "Replacing informal settlements and slums for housing globally."
May 202 min read
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