Repression of Civil Society and Media in Azerbaijan

by name voted on 19.12.2024

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the crackdown on civil society and media in Azerbaijan, demanding the release of political prisoners and conditioning energy deals on human rights respect.

10 19.12.2024

Resolution

government

human rights

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament strongly condemns the ongoing systemic violations of human rights in Azerbaijan, including restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.
There is an urgent demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all human rights defenders, journalists, and political activists facing politically motivated charges.
The authorities are called upon to lift travel bans and allow Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu to receive urgent medical treatment abroad due to his critical health condition.
Azerbaijan must reform its laws regarding the registration and funding of media and non-governmental organizations to meet international standards.

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Speeches

27 Speeches in total

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2:19 min

20.1. Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev

0:54 min

20.1. Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev

Documents (PDFs)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV

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