  159 political prisoners kept in Azerbaijan November 20, 2017 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A regular meeting of Azerbaijan's Center for the Protection of Political Prisoners has addressed the situation with human rights, political prisoners, trials, and torture in places of detention. One person was removed from the list of political prisoner, while 11 others were added. Accordingly, the number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan now stands at 159, Contact.az reports. The participants of the meeting condemned the blocking of 10 websites, the restriction of freedom of assembly, the liquidation of the institution of representation, the removal of lawyers protecting political prisoners from the Bar Association, and the pressure on family members of political emigrants participating in protests in countries of Europe, their dismissal from work, denial for reunification. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
