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Human Rights Crisis in Azerbaijan

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the crackdown on civil society and journalists in Azerbaijan, calling for the release of political prisoners and a pause in strategic partnership talks.
10 10.09.2015
Other
civil law
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The overall human rights situation in Azerbaijan has shown continuous deterioration due to increased intimidation and repression.
  • Prominent journalists, human rights defenders, and lawyers are being imprisoned on what appear to be politically motivated charges.
  • Restrictive legislation is being used to target non-governmental organizations by blocking their access to foreign funding and freezing their assets.
  • Peaceful public demonstrations are effectively banned, with harsh fines and detention used against organizers.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
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