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Ali Hasanov: Adoption of Defamation Law May Cause a Reverse Effect

A roundtable discussion was held as part of the “Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media” project under Programmatic Co-operation Framework jointly implemented by the Council of Europe and European Union. At the roundtable, Azerbaijani President’s Aide on Sociopolitical...

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Journalist Convicted on Defamation Charges

On January 14, an Azerbaijani court found journalist Elnur Maharramli guilty of defamation and convicted him to 18 months of corrective labor. Colonel Nushiravan Safarov, the chief of the State Traffic Police Department of the Baku City Main Police Office,...

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State official seeks punishment for journalists

On November 18, the Azerbaijani President’s Aide on Socio-Political Affairs, Ali Hasanov, gave an interview to Azerbaijan State Information Agency. Declared that freedom of speech is guaranteed in Azerbaijan, Hasanov promised that the state will continue its efforts to strengthen media...

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Lawyer wants case to be heard by territorially competent court

On November 13, Yasamal District Court, chaired by judge Serdar Mehraliyev, held a preparatory hearing on the defamation lawsuit brought by Nikoil Bank against lawyer Akram Hasanov and Aznews.az internet portal. In attendance were Nikoil Bank’s representative Aykhan Rustemzade, defendant Akram...

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