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Resolution on Afgan Mukhtarli and Media Freedom in Azerbaijan

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the abduction of journalist Afgan Mukhtarli from Georgia and calls for his immediate release. It also addresses the widespread repression of media and civil society in Azerbaijan.
10 15.06.2017
Other
human rights
international relations

Key points

  • Strong condemnation of the abduction and illegal transfer of Afgan Mukhtarli from Georgia to Azerbaijan.
  • Urgent call for Georgian authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the disappearance and potential involvement of state agents.
  • Demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, journalists, and human rights defenders in Azerbaijan.
  • Emphasis on making human rights, democratic reforms, and the rule of law central to future EU-Azerbaijan partnership agreements.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and the situation of media in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and the situation of media in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and the situation of media in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli The case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan
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