Magnifier: Baku’s Imitation of Democracy And Peace-loving
The program “Magnifier” dealt with issues related to human rights, recent amnesty and peace preparation in Azerbaijan.
Human rights violations and freedom of expression in Azerbaijan
European Court Announces Two New Decisions against Azerbaijan
The Strasbourg Court decided that each applicant should be paid an award of EUR 7,500 and another EUR 2,500 to reimburse the court expenses.
ECHR Rejects Azerbaijan’s Appeal: What Is Next?
The following measures will be either to suspend Azerbaijan’s voting rights and to expel Azerbaijan from the organisation.
Composer of "The Promise" Movie Song Got Human Rights Watch Award
The inaugural honor was given to the late legendary singer and songwriter Chris Cornell in recognition of his song, The Promise. The award was presented at The Voices for Justice Human Rights Watch Annual Dinner.
UNESCO: 930 Journalists Have Been Killed in Last 11 Years
In 2016 alone, the UNESCO Director-General condemned the killing of 102 journalists, media workers, and social media producers of public interest journalism. In 2012, the deadliest year for journalists, 124 cases were condemned.
Poland: Protest Against Aliyev
The protesters raised the following question to the leadership of Poland - should the official Warsaw conduct business relations with countries where the norms of democracy and basic human rights are violated?
Afghan Mukhtarli: Baku's New "Headache"
However, the criticism of the Azerbaijani authorities continues by media operating abroad. With the case of Mukhtarli Baku is trying to make Azerbaijani media operating abroad understand that they are not so unavailable for Aliyev's authoritarian regime.
MEPs Call Azerbaijan to Release Mukhtarli
In a resolution adopted on June 15, the MEPs stressed that Azerbaijani authorities should end the selective criminal prosecution and imprisonment of journalists and human rights defenders, immediately release all political prisoners, and ensure compliance with fair trial norms.
If You Are Not Silent, You Cannot Visit Azerbaijan: Soon the Second "Black List" Will Appear
Perhaps this feeling of impunity "inspires" the Azerbaijani authorities not only to harshly respond to criticism, but also to apply to this kind of actions.
What are Rules and Regulations of International Extradition and When is it Legitimate?
The consensus in international law is that a state does not have any obligation to surrender an alleged criminal to a foreign state, because one principle of sovereignty is that every state has legal authority over the people within its borders.
EaP CSF Together with 75 other NGOs Call European Officals to Make Aliyev Stop Human Rights Violations
NGOs in Azerbaijan face serious obstacles to operating independently due to excessive legal and regulatory restrictions.
In Azerbaijan People can be Imprisoned for Insulting President on Internet
Azerbaijan has a long tradition of non-tolerance for critical media and criticism in general, but repression greatly intensified in recent years.
Human Rights Watch: Azerbaijan Continues to Pursue Government Critics
The optimism quickly dissipated as the government relentlessly pursues critics trying to close independent organizations.
Azerbaijan and its Caviar Diplomacy in the Focus of International Media
The aim of caviar diplomacy is to send a message back home that there is nothing that can be done to remove Aliyev, and to signal that the West is behind him.
US Congress Will Hold a Hearing on the Current Human Rights Situation in Azerbaijan
Since 2014, the Azerbaijani government, led by President Ilham Aliyev, has intensified a crackdown on dissent, rounding up journalists, political opposition, religious activists, and members of civil society.
US State Department Troubled with the Situation in Azerbaijan
We also urge the government to submit the constitutional amendments for a joint Venice Commission and ODIHR Opinion.
Constitutional Reforms in Azerbaijan and the Traditional Policy of the Authorities
Aliyev is preparing grounds for his son to become the next President of Azerbaijan and on his way to fulfilling what he has intended, he will get rid of anyone, who will become or threaten to become an obstacle.
Amnesty International: Recent Release of NGO Leaders and Activists in Baku should not Fool Anyone
"Behind the glitz lies an everyday reality in which authorities have shut down NGOs and arrested or harassed their leaders."
The ECHR Satisfied the Claim of Leyla and Arif Yunus against Azerbaijan
The case concerned the allegation by Mr Yunusov and Ms Yunusova, husband and wife that, their medical care in detention had been inadequate.
Azerbaijan Again Busy with Its Favorite Job
Azerbaijani authorities have recently resumed arrests of civil activists and dissidents.
Khadija Ismayilova to be Released from Custody
This is a great day for Khadija, and for all journalists and for free speech everywhere. We are overjoyed for Khadija and her family and can't wait for her to get back to work.
US Senator: Azerbaijani Government Makes the US Take Certain Measures
According to the senator, the arrest of Khadija goes beyond one person and covers a much wider range of issues.
Clooney Speaks about Human Right Violations in Azerbaijan in Live Interview to BBC (VIDEO)
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney in an interview to the BBC spoke about Khadija Ismayilova's case, and also gave her views on Republican presidential nomination front runner Donald Trump.
Is Pure Recognition of Genocide Enough?
Perhaps this is the reason why after 100 years we still witness how Kurdish children are brutally killed in front of their parents in Turkey, while Turkish officials with smiles on their faces exchange migrants with the Europeans.
PACE Again Criticized Azerbaijan...
Azerbaijan is offered to amend laws concerning NGOs in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission.
Azerbaijan at the Center of Attention of International Media
''El Confidencial '' emphasizes that "a serious and real danger lies in the fact that people, spoiling and perverting democratic values in exchange for '' caviar '' or other form of bribery or reward, not only harm the image of the EU.
In 2015 the Picture in Azerbaijan was Quite Depressing
Already near the end of the year the Authorities of Azerbaijan tried to very smoothly solve the problems with the Shiite Muslims of Nardaran, calling them radicals. A "special action" was carried out, dozens of people were arrested, there were also people killed.
Council of Europe Launches Inquiry into Respect for Human Rights in Azerbaijan
"Judgments from the European Court of Human Rights have highlighted an arbitrary application of the law in Azerbaijan, notably in order to silence critical voices and limit freedom of speech," said the Secretary General.
The UN Accused Azerbaijan of Failing to Prosecute a Single Torture Case
The UN Committee Against Torture made clear that the government needs to free the human rights defenders and stop turning a blind eye to their ill-treatment in prison," deputy Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch, Rachel Dender said, the official website of Human Rights Watch writes.
CE Committee of Ministers Urge Azerbaijan to Implement ECHR's Decision
The decision of the CE again requires to "immediately" release Ilgar Mammadov and abandon attempts to bypass European Court decision.
Leyla Yunus Was Released from Custody
She had been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail after being convicted by a court in Baku on charges of fraud and tax evasion.
Special Operation Against Shiite in the Azerbaijani Nardaran
It is noted that the reason for the internal forces to enter Nardaran was closing the Mashtagha-Nardaran highway by the residents. The protesters are demanding the return of the bodies of 5 people killed during clashes with police. Natig Karimov expressed concern that the military may secretly bury the bodies of people killed.
Azerbaijan Is Trying to Improve Its Image before the International Community
Why did they start to speak about it publicly, and why has the president signed decrees on dismissal of ministers? There could be a number of reasons, but the most likely one is that some elements of the management system have become out of control, and their actions no more derive from Aliyev’s and his clan’s interests.
Turkish Policeman Killed Pregnant Woman
Yesilmen and her children were fired on from an armoured Turkish police vehicle. In another incident, a woman named Shirin Bilgin (37) was killed when she went out on her balcony. Bilgin’s relatives are blaming the Turkish police.
Terror in Turkey Deserves Same Attention as the One in France
During all those 12 days the Turkish authorities blocked the city and moved thousands of soldiers there, special teams and police officers accompanied by helicopters, Kirpis [armored vehicles] and tanks under the pretext of struggling against Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), that according to the Turkish authorities controlled the city.
In Turkey Kurdish Singer Was Killed Straight on the Stage
Serhed was father of three children. He was best known for his "Brina Baris – Pain of Peace" song.
What Makes People from Azerbaijan, the Country with about 70 Percent Shia Muslims, Join IS?
The Azerbaijani government further deepens extremist moods in the country making the Azerbaijani society more vulnerable to those moods. Instead of addressing root causes of the problem, Azerbaijani government remains loyal to its policy of repressions, putting the Azerbaijani society in search of alternative methods "to bring morality to politics."
Azerbaijan Continues Its Policy of Isolation
sually any criticism towards Azerbaijan receives a very hysteric response, which then is being followed by steps, very often devoid of any logic, which detaches Azerbaijan from Europe, contributing to its more isolation.
Amnesty International is Deported from Azerbaijan
“The deportation of our staff adds to a sad litany of journalists and human rights defenders being targeted, detained and jailed simply for carrying out their work. There is no let-up in the government’s repressive campaign to stifle all criticism and dissent.”
US Delegate: Massive Crackdown on Civil Society in Azerbaijan Is Alarming
The Azerbaijan government has retreated from cooperation with OSCE institutions through its closure of the OSCE’s Baku office and its insistence on limiting the number of ODIHR election observers."
EU on Azerbaijan Decision to Close OSCE Office in Baku
We regret the government's decision to close the Office of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku. The EU strongly believes that an OSCE field presence is one of the most effective ways for the OSCE to provide support in achieving necessary reforms and promoting the modernization of the country, including in the area of democracy and fundamental freedoms.
Azerbaijan-Europe Deteriorating Relations: What is the Reason?
This resolution shows that it is quite obvious for Europe who is destabilizing the situation over Karabakh conflict. Though not mentioned word for word, the context of the text indicates the one, which is not ready for dialogue, for constructive steps and for stabilization of the situation on NKR-Azerbaijan, Armenia-Azerbaijan borders. It remains only to hope that this kind of resolutions will keep...
Freedom House on Upcoming Elections in Azerbaijan
"Members of the U.S. Congress should speak up for the people of Azerbaijan by calling on Aliyev's government to explain its actions and allow a comprehensive, credible election observation mission."
Azerbaijan Leaves Euronest
End participation of the Azerbaijani delegation in the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and stop its work;
Karen Bekaryan: Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy is the Continuation of its Internal Policy
Talking about the Turkey, he said that Turkish domestic situation very much looks like the one that was 100 years ago. "Turkey did not change its style. Under various pretexts, the Turkish authorities solve their global, unforgotten problems against the indigenous peoples, primarily against Kurds. On the other hand, these actions serve to the internal political calculations."
EU Parliament Resolution on Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Government Curbs Contacts between Civil Society Groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Deplores the continued actions taken by the Azerbaijani government to curb contacts between civil society groups, youth activists and intellectuals in Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are of extreme importance for bridging the long hostility between the two countries; in this regard, again recalls the important work done in this area by Leyla and Arif Yunus;
Aliyev Prevented Repetition of "Arab Spring" in Azerbaijan
It is notable that the period that Aliyev mentioned is the time, when Azerbaijani authorities began a real campaign against NGOs and journalists. In 2013 during "Eurovision" song contest the whole world saw how the protests are being silenced in this country.
Baku Has Decided not to Give Up
The international community has repeatedly spoken for the protection of Yunus spouses, urging Azerbaijan to release them, but the Azerbaijani authorities decided not to give up. Otherwise, it would mean that Baku accepts the fact that there are 100 political prisoners in the country.
Every Criticism in Azerbaijan May Become a Reason for Death
Journalist Rasim Aliyev was beaten to death in Baku only because he expressed his views about Azerbaijani football players’ uncivilized behavior.
Azerbaijan Continues Rejecting What is Obvious
Thus Azerbaijan rejects not only what is obvious, but also dares to blame the US for using "double standards." Maybe this is good and it will make the US be more attentive in its relations with Azerbaijan and understand that it is also "guilty" for Azerbaijan’s such behavior.
The EP not to Send Observer Mission to the Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan
Moreover, the European Parliament has banned the MEPs to observe the elections.
The EU Should Reconsider Its Policy Towards Azerbaijan
It is only by reconsidering its policy the EU can claim that it is not responsible for the the violations of ceasefire, that so much intensified after the European games, for the deaths of many Armenians on the borders and for the lack of progress in the negotiations.
Aliyev Risks to Be Caught by the Same Trap He Set Against His Own Society
If the Azerbaijani government continues to stay loyal to its policies, sooner or later it iwill to be caught by the same trap it has set for its own society, the proof of which is increasing number of Azerbaijanis joining the terrorist organizations in the region.
Azerbaijani Blackmail to the Council of Europe
It should be noted that only a couple of weeks ago, the OSCE Office was closed in Baku in the same manner. So it is of no surprise that this time the target became the Council of Europe and its Parliamentary Assembly.
Emin Huseynov: Another "Traitor of Homeland"
But a few days later, as the Azerbaijani media notes in panic, despite all his promises, Huseynov suddenly appears on American TV channel CNN and "in any way denigrates the Azerbaijani government and with his terrible English blows lies on their address."
The ECHR Made a Decision on "Mehdiyev v. Azerbaijan" Case
For just satisfaction, the ECHR has made a decision that the Azerbaijani authorities should pay Mehdiyev 10,000 euros (EUR) for non-pecuniary damage and EUR 4,000 for costs and expenses.
Azerbaijan Banned the Guardian to Cover the European Games
As the source informs, The Guardian has applied for accreditation and this request was confirmed on June 5. It was only on Thursday morning, a day before the opening of the Games, that The Guardian was informed about the ban.
Only Decisive Steps Towards Azerbaijan can Change the Situation There
Despite these much reactions and condemnations, Azerbaijan continues its long before adopted policy. This, of course, have its reasons and among these reasons is the oil, hence petrodollars, and consequently the interests of the international community in Azerbaijan, which retrains it from taking tougher and more obliging steps towards Azerbaijan. However, as it is said, everything has a boomerang...
PACE Adopted a Report on Human Rights in Azerbaijan
Has made recommendations to the authorities of Azerbaijan calling it to reinforce democratic "checks and balances" in the system, ensure a fairer electoral framework, further boost judicial independence and end the crackdown on human rights in the country
Protests in Georgia in Front of Azerbaijani Embassy
It is a very bad situation in Azerbaijan concerning human rights. We call on the Azerbaijani authorities to take serious steps towards releasing the political prisoners.
US State Department: We Urge Azerbaijan to Cease Harassment Against Independent Media
In Azerbaijan 12 journalists and bloggers are arrested with State order. Gilal Mammedov is among them, who has been arrested since 2013.
Hollande Comments on Human Rights Violation in Azerbaijan
Previously Human Rights Watch appealed to Hollande in an open letter urging him to raise the human rights situation in Azerbaijan during the meeting with Aliyev.
Azerbaijan Envies the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh
This in its turn makes us assume that this is just the beginning of NKR’s path in strengthening cooperation with Europe and the next stages will be much more productive and higher in their level.
Khadija Ismayilova the Winner of the 2015 "PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write" Award
PEN sent a letter to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, calling on to demand from Baku to release Ismayilova before the European Games.
The PR of Azerbaijan will Again Turn into Anti-PR
Today almost all international human rights organizations again urge Azerbaijan to improve the situation in the country in regard with human rights and freedom of speech.
One Day Petrodollars will Cease Saving Azerbaijan
Of course, this is more than an objective statement and not only the European Olympic Committees, but also the international community should have long ago taken steps to prevent Azerbaijan go so far with its adventurous activities.
US Senator Criticized Azerbaijan
I am deeply concerned about the recent repression of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan.
EU Citizens are to Get Rid of Their Facebook Accounts to Get Rid of US
It turned out that the US collection program breaches the EU’s Data Protection Directive "adequacy" standard for privacy protection
Kind Gesture towards Muslims in Germany
The decision of the court is based on the fact that Christian symbols are still allowed by many regional school laws.
Russia's Human Rights Council Reports Violations Against Detainees for Nemtsov's Murder
Babushkin, reports that during his visit to Dadayev on Tuesday, he saw "numerous wounds" on his body.
296 Women were Killed in Turkey in 2014
In 2014, 296 women were killed, 39 women committed suicide, 191 women were victims of sexual assault or rape, 585 women were taken to hospital after being beaten or injured, while 13 women died in suspicious circumstances.
China Smoothly Expands in the Middle East
In this region China’s behaviour can be characterized as “talk to everyone, but not to annoy anyone”.
Petrodollars and the European Games in Baku
However, there comes an instance when everything is so obvious that it becomes impossible to pass by and not make even a comment. Azerbaijan has already crossed its red line, but a relevant response has not come yet…
Washington Post: Aliyev, is showing signs of a frantic despotism
"Mr. Aliyev, suffering a decline in the oil revenue that has propped up his regime for years, seems to be striking out at anyone who opposes him," is stated in the article.
Azerbaijan Continues Persuading Itself
Instead of just keeping silence, Azerbaijani officials do not stop declaring that media in Azerbaijan is completely free, as if trying to persuade themselves.
Number of Attacks on Journalists in Ukraine Decreased: OSCE
The number of attacks on journalists in Ukraine has decreased, Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on the Freedom of the Media said on Wednesday.
Devaluation of Manat was a Spark that Kindled the Fire
By arresting these people, the Azerbaijani authorities try to silence the thinking layer of population and activists, whose being in freedom would cause serious problems to the Azerbaijani authorities.
Amnesty International: Permanent Members of the UN Security Council Must be Refused in Their Right to Veto
the council's five permanent members - the UK, China, France, Russia and the US - had used their veto to promote their political self-interest or geopolitical interest above the interest of protecting civilians
PACE President Concerned over Deterioration of HR in Azerbaijan
I'm gravely concerned by the continuing deterioration of HR in Azerbaijan and call the authorities to ensure that ECHR standards are respected.
Arif Yunus Sentence Extended
His lawyer Afghan Mammedov called the decision unreasonable and informed about his intentions to appeal the decision.
Khadija Ismayilova’s Letter From an Azerbaijani Prison
“Why am I here?” is a question that everyone in prison asks themselves, no matter the crime. Corruption is the reason I am in my prison, but the regime’s corruption, not mine.
Sanctions Should Have Long Been Put on Azerbaijan
Though recently we are witnessing the increase of the activation of the wave of criticism of the international community towards Azerbaijan, it is obvious that the former is acting not that much according to its principles, but according to its interests. However, if we speak about objectivity, then sanctions should have long been put on Azerbaijan.
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19:55Phone conversation of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
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