Day: December 5, 2024
During the trial of Ali Karimli, the chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP), 12 party members were detained. Four of them – Elchin Hacivelli, Rovshan Asparov, Bakhtiyar Huseynov, and Mikayil Ismailov – were brought before the Nasimi District Court.
According to a statement from the party, these individuals were subjected to physical abuse while in police custody, with one reporting injuries such as a torn nail. Ali Karimli’s bodyguard, Ruslan Amirov, was also reportedly beaten, though his current whereabouts are unknown. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has not yet commented on the situation.
In a separate case, Ali Karimli was found guilty of defamation under Article 147.1 of the Criminal Code by the Nasimi District Court, which imposed a fine of 1,500 AZN. This decision stemmed from a lawsuit filed by former AXCP member Aydin Aliyev, who had demanded a six-month prison sentence for Karimli.
Karimli has called the verdict politically motivated and has vowed to appeal. During the court proceedings, among those detained included prominent figures such as Vidadi Mirkamal and Ruslan Amirov. Some were released later, but details about the others remain unclear.
The conflict between Karimli and Aliyev dates back to 2019 when Aliyev was expelled from the party for his alleged opposition to its political course. Aliyev accused Karimli of defamation in media statements, which Karimli denied, asserting that his comments were truthful and consistent with his party’s stance.
The AXCP has described the entire legal process as a politically driven attempt to weaken the party and remove its leadership from political activity. The party’s statement claims that the government is using Aliyev, a former active member who later aligned himself with pro-government activities, as a tool to undermine Karimli and the AXCP.
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Our fight for justice, freedom, and a European future continues!
Join the rally in Berlin on December 5th at 6 PM at the Brandenburg Gate! 4/4
— Notes from Georgia/South Caucasus (Hälbig, Ralph) (@SouthCaucasus) December 5, 2024
Through our rally, we want to express solidarity with our brave compatriots and at the same time call on the international community to reject any form of engagement with the illegitimate government. 3/4
— Notes from Georgia/South Caucasus (Hälbig, Ralph) (@SouthCaucasus) December 5, 2024
Yet, the will of the Georgian people is unyielding – after every blow, the protests grow stronger and louder. 2/4
— Notes from Georgia/South Caucasus (Hälbig, Ralph) (@SouthCaucasus) December 5, 2024
The so-called Georgian government is brutally attempting to suppress the Georgian people’s aspiration for a European future. Special forces and police are attacking peaceful protesters with tear gas, water cannons, pepper spray, and physical violence. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/xwXfbD2uIo
— Notes from Georgia/South Caucasus (Hälbig, Ralph) (@SouthCaucasus) December 5, 2024