Azerbaijani authorities arrested numerous opposition activists and leaders on spurious criminal charges following a July 14, 2020 unsanctioned rally in Baku, Human Rights Watch said today. Thousands of people gathered that day to support the country’s armed forces amid an escalation of military tensions with neighboring Armenia. The charges range from violating lockdown rules related to the Covid-19 pandemic to destruction of property and an attempted coup.
Luxembourg`s RTL Today Radio has aired a program highlighting the culture of Azerbaijan, as well as the participation of the country at the Bazar International de Luxembourg, which will take place on November 11-13 at LuxExpo