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RSF report: “No independent media in Azerbaijan”
The famous international organization for freedom of media “REPORTERS SANS FRONTIERS” has released the 2004-report on media situation in the world. The report, which is called The deadliest year for a decade: 53 journalist killed, reads that at least 53 journalists were killed in 2004 while doing their job or for expressing their opinions, the highest annual toll since 1995. (7-JAN-2005)
Sympathy with the tsunami victims
The Norwegian Human Rights House extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the tsunamies and earthquake in the Indian Ocean, and their friends and families. More than 150 000 persons are confirmed killed. Around two millions need food aid and around five million persons have become homeless. (06-JAN-05)
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Sympathy for tsunami victims
The Norwegian Human Rights House extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean, and their friends and families. More than 150 000 persons are confirmed killed. Around two millions need food aid and around five million persons have become homeless. (06-JAN-05)
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Azerbaijan: President pardons 54
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev signed a new decree pardoning 54 prisoners on 30 December, as the country prepared to celebrate the Day of Solidarity of Azeris around the world on New Year’s Eve. It was the fifth amnesty decree signed by Aliev since his election to the presidency in October 2003. (4-DEC-2005)
Observation reports from Donetsk
West-leaning opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko took a landslide victory on Monday in Ukraine´s presidential re-election. The leading Eastern town of Donetsk remained quiet so far reports the HRH project coordinator Vugar Gojayev from Donetsk. (27-DEC-2004)
Polish observers in Ukraine
On 26 December about three thousand Polish observers, sent by the OSCE and ENEMO, the student organisation Free Ukraine, the political parties Law and Justice and the Freedom Union, monitored the repeat second round of the presidential election in the Ukraine. (30-DEC-04)
Fair election in Croatia
4 403 871 Croatian citizens with the right to vote chose new Croatian president on January 2nd 2005. Apart from few exceptions, the elections were conducted according to the national election law and international standards. Appropriate organization by the State Election Commission and Polling Station Commissions also contributed to the overall calm atmosphere. (03-JAN-05)
President Ilham Aliev pardons 54 prisoners
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev signed a new decree granting amnesty to 54 prisoners on 30 December, as the country prepared to celebrate the Day of Solidarity of Azeris around the world on New Year’s Eve. It was the fifth amnesty decree signed by Aliev since his election to the presidency in October 2003. (4-DEC-2005)
Fair and democratic elections with low vote turn out
On the elections held on January 2nd 2005 4 403 871 croatian citizens with the rigth to vote chosed new Croatian president. Appart from few exceptions, the elections were conducted according to the electional law and international standards. Appropriate organization of the elections by the State Election Commission and Polling Station Commissions also contributed to the overall calm atmosphere. (03-JAN-05)