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Torture Claims Surface as Azerbaijani Citizens Found Dead Under Disturbing Circumstances in Russia

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YEKATERINBURG, Russia — The Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan detailed a disturbing case involving the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during a briefing on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged torture and brutal killings of Huseyn and Ziyaddin Safarov, brothers who reportedly suffered severe injuries while in custody. Huseyn Safarov, 57, was … Read more

Investigation Launched: Azerbaijani Authorities Probe Alleged Torture and Murder of Citizens by Russian Law Enforcement

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YEKATERINBURG, Russia — Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated a criminal investigation following the deaths of two Azerbaijani brothers detained by Russian law enforcement in late June. The brothers, Huseyn and Ziyaddin Safarov, reportedly died under suspicious circumstances while in custody. According to Azerbaijani officials, the brothers, who were detained on June 27 in Yekaterinburg, … Read more

Explosion of Oxygen Tank on Azerbaijani Plane Reported by Russia, Says Kazakhstan’s Ministry

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Aktau, Kazakhstan – Following the tragic crash of an Azerbaijani Airlines (AZAL) aircraft near Aktau, Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has disclosed that crucial information about the explosion of an oxygen tank aboard the plane was relayed from Russia. The incident, which occurred on December 25, involved an Embraer aircraft operated by Azerbaijan … Read more