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Leyla Yunus’ health deteriorates sharply

The jailed human rights defender Leyla Yunus’ health has severely deteriorated, her lawyer Elchin Gambarov reported on November 17. Yunus has not been transferred to the prison medical facility despite her poor health, and nor is she receiving the medicatios prescribed...

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Leyla and Arif Yunus’ case returned to Grave Crimes Court

Leyla and Arif Yunus’ case returned to Grave Crimes Court Summary: Hearing 3 (20 October) Lawyer Elchin Sadigov familiarised himself with the minutes of the hearings conducted at the Grave Crimes Court and added his comments; the case was referred to the...

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Investigation of Rauf Mirgadirov’s case completed

The investigation of the criminal case against journalist Rauf Mirgadirov has been completed, reported his lawyer Fuad Agayev said on 13 October. The lawyer said that he is currently familiarising himself with the criminal case materials. Background: Journalist Rauf Mirgadirov was...

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Jailed human rights defender Leyla Yunus gives statement about her health

On 30 September, human rights defender Leyla Yunus, currently being held at the Baku detention facility, provided a telephone update on her medical condition to Turan Information Agency Director Mehman Aliyev. Yunus said that she had refused a blood test...

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Rauf Mirgadirov's detention term extended again

Summary: First Hearing (September 4) · The objection by Rauf Mirgadirov’s lawyer to the judge was considered and accepted; · The case was heard by Nasimi District Court judge Azer Pashayev; · Rauf Mirgadirov’s detention period was extended. On September 4, Nasimi District Court...

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Appeal against sentencing of Leyla and Arif Yunus

Lawyer Elchin Gambarov stated on September 3 that the Baku Grave Crimes Court verdict issued against human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus has been appealed. The lawyer also noted that when he met with Leyla Yunus on September 2,...

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Final dispatch from the trial of human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus, sentenced to 8.5 and seven years in jail

Summary: Final hearing (August 13) The lawyers of Leyla and Arif Yunus made closing arguments, calling the charges against their clients unfounded and requesting their acquittal from the court; Arif Yunus made his final speech, thanking Leyla Yunus and speaking about his...

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Azerbaijan: Sport for Rights coalition condemns conviction of human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus

JOINT STATEMENT Azerbaijan: Sport for Rights coalition condemns conviction of human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus The Sport for Rights coalition condemns the conviction and harsh sentencing of Azerbaijani human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus on 13 August by the Baku Court of...

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Prosecutor seeks 11-year sentence for Leyla Yunus and 9-year sentence for Arif Yunus

Summary: Hearing #6 (August 6) Arif Yunus’ health rapidly deteriorated, causing him to lose consciousness. The judge announced a break to call an ambulance; The public prosecutor requested an 11-year sentence for Leyla Yunus and a 9-year sentence for Arif Yunus; Defense lawyers...

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The hearing continues despite of the deterioration of Arif Yunus' health

The hearing continues despite of the deterioration of Arif Yunus' health Summary: Hearing #5 (August 5) Defense lawyers filed a written objection to the composition of the jury; Defense lawyers filed several motions: a) for the recognition of the "Azerbaijani Women for Peace and...