| PLACE/PERSON TO WHOM INFORMATION REQUST IS ADDRESSED | DATE SENT | CONTENT OF INFORMATION REQUEST | REPLY |
| 1. ANS Company Groups | 09.01.2008 | To clarify information given on ANS program “Khabarchi” about Sakit Zahidov | No Response |
| 2. State Radio frequency Department | 26.01.2008 | Number and types of frequencies currently used and suitable to use, information about composing list of frequencies in Azerbaijan | In the reply letter received on 08.02.2008 and signed by the Chief of Department A.Mammadov it is stated that NTRC composes the list of TV and radio frequencies. According to International TV Communications union’s recommendations, List of radio frequency strips considered for on land TV and Radio broadcasting was provided. |
| 3. National TV and Radio Council | 26.01.2008 | Number and types of frequencies currently used and suitable to use, information about composing list of frequencies in Azerbaijan | No Response |
| 4. State Commission on Radiofrequency | 26.01.2008 | Number and types of frequencies currently used and suitable to use, information about composing list of frequencies in Azerbaijan | It is stated in the letter, received on 11.02.2008 and signed by the secretary of the Commission Salman Huseynov, that all radiofrequency diapasons provided by the International TV Communications Union’s recommendations for the organization of TV and radio broadcasting can be used. The use of radiofrequencies is regulated by NTRC. On 12.02.2008 IRFS sent an information inquiry to NTRC in connection with this. |
| 5. National TV and Radio Council | 30.01.2008 | Information on the bill on “Satellite TV”
| It is stated in the letter, received on 01.02.2008 and signed by the Council Chairman Nushiravan Maharramov, that the draft law is still in the stage of preparation. After it is fully ready, it will go for public discussion. |
| 6. National TV and Radio Council | 30.01.2008 | Information about removal of satellite TV antennas from buildings in the center of the city, particularly in the buildings situated at R.Behbudov St. #8 | It is stated in the letter, received on 01.02.2008 and signed by the Council Chairman Nushiravan Maharramov, that this matter is a problem between Baku City Executive Power and citizens living in the corresponding address and is not in the power of NTRC.
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| 7. Milli Mejlis Administration | 06.02.2008 | Information on bill on “Internet Providers”
| I t is noted in the letter, received on 20.02.2008 and signed by the Head of Milli Mejlis Legislation department A.Abbasov, that the draft law was being discussed in the Permanent Commission for Science and Education. After the draft law is approved, it will be placed on Milli Mejlis website. IRFS sent an information inquiry to this commission on 03.03.2008 regarding this. |
| 8. Head Department to Fight Organized Crime | 11.02.2008 | Information about details of “Azerbaijan Jumhuriyyeti” newspaper’s founder Nusrat Rahimov’s arrest and “Muhakime” Newspaper Editor-in-chief Shamsi Mirzayev’s arrest
| It is noted in the reply letter, received on 28.02.2008 and signed by the Chief of Department Mirgafar Seyidov, that it would be better to address Ministry of Interior Press Service regarding these inquiries. Taking these into consideration, IRFS appealed to Ministry of Interior Press Service on 03.03.2008. |
| 9. Ministry of Interior Press Service | 11.02.2008 | Information about details of “Azerbaijan Jumhuriyyeti” newspaper’s founder Nusrat Rahimov’s arrest and “Muhakime” Newspaper Editor-in-chief Shamsi Mirzayev’s arrest | No Response |
| 10. National TV and Radio Council | 12.02.2008 | Number and types of frequencies currently used and suitable to use, information about composing list of frequencies in Azerbaijan | It is stated in the letter, received on 07.03.2008 and signed by the Council Chairman Nushiravan Maharramli, that the list of TV and Radio broadcasting frequencies is very long. If we consider the general number of TV and Radio programs in our country, we can imagine how big this list is. Composing information on free and usable TV channel and radio frequencies requires hard work. Therefore such information is mostly composed on the basis of monitoring and coordination conducted for a separate program. Concretely, the number of free and usable TV channel and radio frequencies is sufficient. It is also noted that the list on radio frequencies is composed by the State Commission. IRFS sent an information inquiry to the Commission on 13.03.2008. |
| 11. Baku City Chief Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 12. Yasamal District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | It is noted in the reply letter, received on 06.03.2008 and signed by the Chief of Department Mohubbat Huseynov, that there have not been facts on detaining and bringing street newspaper vendors to the department by the employees of Department. |
| 13. Sabail District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 14. Surakhani District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | Surakhani region Police Department organizational inspector, police mayor Shakir Aliyev called IRFS on 22.02.2008 and said that there are no street vendors in Surakhani region area at all. Newspapers are sold only in kiosks. |
| 15. Narimanov District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 16. Khatai District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 17. Nizami District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 18. Azizbayov District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 19. Binegedi District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 20. Sabunchu District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | No Response |
| 21. Nasimi District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | In the response signed by department chief Mammed Mikayilov it is stated that in the Nasimi District employees from the Nasimi District Police Department are not pressuring in anyway or committing illegal acts against newspaper salesmen, In addition, in the letter it is noted that in some place, particularly around transportation, newspapers salesmen are being warned by Nasimi District Police Department employees for hindering the flow of traffic. They are informed that if they continue to do this they will be punished in accordance with Article 235 of the Administrative Code. |
| 22. Absheron District Police Department | 16.02.2008 | To verify information in connection with detention of street newspaper vendors by police, then taking them to police departments and fining them | In a response letter that was received on 26.02.2008 and signed by Department Chief Zahid Mammedov, it is noted that in newspaper salesmen are not subjected to pressure in the Absheron district |
| 23. Milli Mejlis Science and Education Permanent Committee | 03.03.2008 | Information on the bill on “Internet providers” | No Response |
| 24. Press Service of the Ministry of Interior | 03.03.2008 | Details on the arrests of “Azerbayjan Jumhuriyyeti” Newspaper founder Nusret Rahimov and “Muhakima” Newspaper chief editor Shemsy Mirzayev | No Response |
| 25. Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies | 05.03.2008 | Information on the make-up of the Council for the Coordination of Internet Supervision, and the criteria for members | In a response received on 18.03. 2008, and signed by the ministry’s information society development department chief R. Gulmammedov, it is noted that the council was create on the basis of a decision of the ministry’s staff and the council has approved regulations. According to the regulations the council has nine members, including representatives from NGOs. In connection with membership, three organizations active in the information and communications technologies sector sent appeals. They are the Azerbaijan Internet Society, Internet Forum and Information Problem Research Center. The main goal of the council is to serve the development of the internet in Azerbaijan. If someone has recommendations they can send them to the council and these recommendations can be discussed by the council in the presence of that person/organization. The organization’s regulations are on the ministry’s website. |
| 26. Avropa Plus Baku Radio Station | 10.03.2008 | Information about founders of radio station | No Response |
| 27. State Commission on Radio Frequencies | 13.03.2008 | Information about the existence of a list of frequencies for TV and radio broadcasts | In a response that was received on 31. 03. 2008 and signed by Committee Secretary Salman Huseynov, it is noted that the committee responded to this question in its response to an information request we sent about the television and radio frequencies that are in use. |
| 28. National TV and Radio Council | 18.03.2008 | On information about if measures will be taken against “Lider” TV channel for its broadcasting of one-sided information about “Azadlig” Newspaper correspondent Agil Khalil, who was stabbed | No Response |
| 29. Chamber of Accounts | 25.03.2008 | About the reasons for the complete destruction of the building that was located at 33 Khagani Street | No Response |
| 30. National Radio and TV Council | 01.04.2008 | About programming being broadcast from 105.0 MHs and if permission has been granted to broadcast from that frequency | In a response that came on 07.04.2008 and it signed by NTRC Chairman N. Maharramli, it noted that 105.0 MHs was the frequency for “Radio Frans.” As “Radio Frans” has ceased its broadcasts in Azerbaijan, at present “Respublika” is being broadcast from this frequency, because there are problems with broadcasting from Respublika’s own frequency – 88 MHs. |
| 31. Penitentiary Service | 15.04.2008 | About the starting and ending dates of prophylactic measures being carried out by the Penitentiary Service | In a response letter that arrived on 25.04.2008 and was signed by Penitentiary Service Behavior Works Department Chief Azer Sayidov, it was stated that comprehensive information about IRFS’ inquiry has already been given. *IRFS appealed to the Penitentiary Service and Minister of Justice to visit and film and photograph the prisons where journalists are being kept. This appeal was also responded to by Sayidov, who said that such activities were not appropriate because prophylactic measures are being carried out by the Penitentiary Service in the prisons. |
| 32. National TV and Radio Council | 18.04.2008 | Information related to the broadcasting activities of local and foreign radio stations that are operating in Azerbaijan, the ability of these station to maintain balance, the monitoring of “Radio Liberty” mentioned during a discussion between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and RFE/RL President Jeffrey Gedmin, and the extending of the license for Radio Liberty | In response received on 22.04.2008 and signed by NTRC Chairman Nushirvan Maharramli, the activities of the work of local and foreign radio stations that operate in Azerbaijan is assessed as satisfactory, balance is assessed as being medium, but violated sometimes by both local and foreign broadcasters, the monitoring mentioned by I. Aliyev was not conducted by the NTRC, and extension of Radio Liberty’s license will be considered in accordance with the law on TV and Radio Broadcasting. |
| 33. “Lider” TV | 24.04.2008 | About how many people viewed the film “Iflas,” which was shown on Lider TV, and in general if the channel has the proper equipment to gauge its viewership
| In response received on 07.05.2008 and signed by TV protocol service chief I. Korolyov, it is noted that one must appeal to a rating company to learn how many people viewed the film “Iflas.” *According to an investigation conducted by IRFS, operates in Azerbaijan. |
| 34. Ministry of National Security | 23.05.2008 | Seeking information about if information from prisoner Chingiz Mirzayev about the murder of journalist Elmar Huseynov was investigated and information from the interrogation of former Ministry of Interior official Haji Mammedov about the murder of Elmar Huseynov. |
