Radio Azerbaijan
2004
1111--12/21/04 Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe Journalist Yuri Bagrov (Taken Question) ... 1111--12/02/04 Secretary Powell: Interview With Samir Nader of Radio Sawa ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Washington, DC 20521–7050 Radio and TVLast Updated: 11/25/2003 2:31 PM ... Nearly all permanent Embassy staff are issued mobile telephones for easy communication. In addition, permanently assigned personnel have U.S. Government-issued hand-held radios to communicate in the event of failure in the commercial phone system. The Embassy does have INMARSAT (satellite telephone) capability for worldwide official and emergency calls when necessary. ... [Read More]
Recruitment – Community Connections
Participants for the Community Connections program are selected through open competition, a relatively new process in countries formerly part of the Soviet Union. American non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with offices in the participating country work with U.S. Embassy staff on recruitment, including advertising through newspapers, TV, radio, press conferences and networking with local organizations overseas. Recruitment for the final year of ECA's Community Connections has been completed. ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Azerbaijan
Government-controlled radio and television remained the main sources of news and information for much of the population. The Government periodically used state-run television to denounce and harass political parties and leaders who criticized the Government. Private television channels broadcast the views of both government and opposition officials, but their programs were not available in all parts of the country. A total of 36 television and radio channels were registered with the MOJ, although only 15 television stations and 9 radio stations operated. Most television stations were either controlled by the Government or by individuals close to the Government. ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
The Government controlled radio and television, the main source of information for much of the population. The Government periodically used state television to conduct campaigns of denunciation and harassment against political parties and leaders critical of the Government. Various talk shows, such as Nezer Nugtasi and Nebz- which are broadcast by privately run, independent television channels--broadcast views of both government and opposition officials. Independent radio is oriented largely to entertainment, but one independent station broadcasts programs on political topics. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America broadcast without restriction and there are no restrictions on reception of foreign stations via satellite. ... [Read More]
U.S. Assistance to Azerbaijan – Fiscal Year 2002
Security programs include professional and technical training of Azeri military personnel at U.S. institutions, initially focused on English language training, enhanced airspace management, and enhanced interoperability with the U.S., NATO, and other international organizations. The State Department is providing an additional $3 million from Emergency Response Funds to enhance border security and help counter terrorism under the Export Control and Related Border Security assistance program, including support for provision of a patrol boat for the maritime border guards and radio equipment for land border guards. ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
Three Russian and three Turkish television stations and radio programs are rebroadcast locally through Azerbaijani facilities and are seen and heard in most parts of the country. Radio free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America broadcast without restriction. There are no restrictions on reception of foreign stations via satellite. There is one 24-hour French language radio station in Baku and a British Broadcasting Company station that offers news programs in Russian, English, and Azerbaijani. The Government granted new broadcast licenses to a few foreign radio stations, plus several regional television stations directly under the control of the local executive commission. The Government has not acted for more than a year on the applications to broadcast of more than 10 independent broadcasters. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Equatorial Guinea is a transit and destination country for women and children trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation, involuntary domestic servitude, and other forced labor. Women and children are trafficked to Equatorial Guinea from West and Central Africa, principally Cameroon, Nigeria, and Benin. Women are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation in Malabo, where demand is high due to the booming oil sector. Cameroonian and Beninese children are trafficked to Malabo for exploitation as street and market hawkers; Nigerian boys are trafficked to Rio Muni (the mainland) for exploitation as agricultural workers. The Government of Equatorial Guinea does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Over the past year the government has made a number of efforts that attest ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
Government-controlled radio and television were the main sources of information for much of the population. The Government periodically used state television to conduct campaigns of denunciation and harassment against political parties and leaders critical of the Government. Privately run television channels broadcast views of both government and opposition officials, but their programs were not available in all parts of the country. According to Internews, there were no new television stations licensed during the year; three license requests were pending at year's end. In Ganja one new local television station (Alternative TV) was opened during the year, through the restoration of a previously shut-down local TV channel that made use of the previously issued license. Radio was oriented largely to entertainment, but one independent station broadcast programs on political topics. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America operated without restriction, and ther ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
During the year, a total of three POWs were released, one from Azerbaijan and two from Armenia.The law prohibits forced exile, and the Government did not employ it. e. Denial of a Fair and Public Trial The Constitution provides for an independent judiciary; however, in practice, judges did not function independently of the executive branch, and the judiciary was widely believed to be corrupt and inefficient. Judges preside over and direct trials. The President appoints Supreme and Constitutional Court judges, whom Parliament confirms. The President appoints lower-level judges without confirmation. Qualifying exams for judges were administered periodically as part of a judicial reform effort; however, credible allegations persisted that judgeships were bought and sold. Low salaries for judges and lawyers increased the incentives for bribe taking and ... [Read More]
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