EU Diplomat and Labour Party Politician Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Human Rights Defenders

Eamon Gilmore, the European Union special representative for human rights, made a statement regarding the detention of human rights defenders and political activists in Azerbaijan. In a meeting with Azerbaijan’s ombudsman, Sabina Aliyeva, Gilmore expressed his serious concerns and urged for the release of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev and Gubad Ibadoglu, both of whom were arrested on […]
The ADR Held a Protest for the Release of Their Chairman, Professor Gubad Ibadoglu

The Azerbaijan Democratic Prosperity (ADR) Party recently held a protest demanding the release of party chairman Professor Gubad Ibadoglu. ADR members, supporters, and sympathizers took to the streets chanting slogans and calling for the return of Party documents. The protest was met with police opposition, but the ADR Party considered it a success. Professor Gubad […]
The Arrest of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu: An Attack on Civil Society in Azerbaijan – World Movement

On July 23, 2023, world-renowned economist and scholar Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu of Azerbaijan was arrested. Dr. Ibadoghlu and his wife, Irada Bayramova, were brutally attacked outside Baku, Azerbaijan. Twenty people, dressed in civilian clothes, rammed into the car the couple was driving and proceeded to beat them both publicly. Both were then taken into police […]
Senator Tim Kaine on the Unjust Imprisonment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu

The unjust imprisonment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu has come to light, and Senator Tim Kaine has recently expressed his concerns to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member. The Azerbaijani scholar, who was tied with American universities, has been imprisoned without due process since July, and his case needs to be prioritized by the government. […]
Sir Julian Lewis MP Calls for the Release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu

In the United Kingdom Parliament, Sir Julian Lewis MP made a statement regarding the imprisonment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan. Sir Julian Lewis MP expressed his concern over the violation of human rights and the suppression of democracy in Azerbaijan. Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu is a renowned senior visiting fellow at the London School of […]
Jeremy Corbyn’s Plea for Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu: A Reminder of the Importance of Protecting Academic Freedom

On Tuesday 12 September 2023, Jeremy Corben, the well-known British politician and human rights activist, has recently spoken at Westminster Hall, the United Kingdom Parliament, about the urgent need to protect academic freedom and human rights. He specifically focused on the plight of Dr Gubad Ibadoglu, a distinguished academic from Azerbaijan, who is currently facing […]
European Parliament Adopts Resolution on The Unjust Imprisonment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan

Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, a renowned political economist and chairperson of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Movement, has been arbitrarily detained and imprisoned in Azerbaijan since July 2023. The charges against him are fabricated and politically motivated, resulting from his civic activism and criticism of government corruption. Furthermore, he has been subjected to inhumane treatment, despite […]
European Parliament Passes Resolution on Imprisoned Azerbaijani Economist

The European Parliament has passed a resolution on the case of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, who was brutally attacked and arbitrarily detained in Azerbaijan. Dr. Ibadoghlu is a renowned political economist and a prominent opposition figure who has been critical of the Azerbaijani government’s corruption, mismanagement of public finances, and lack of transparency. The resolution calls […]
Supporters Rally Front of Amnesty International HQ for the Release of Gubad Ibadoglu

Today, Amnesty International headquarters gathered supporters of Gubad Ibadoglu, a world-renowned scholar and political activist, who has been detained by the Azerbaijani authorities for 53 days on fabricated charges. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution raising concern about serious human rights violations in Azerbaijan, calling for the release of Dr. Gubad. Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu […]
A Global Celebration for Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu’s 52nd Birthday and Demand for Immediate Release

Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, an accomplished economist, scholar, and human rights defender from Azerbaijan. On his 52nd birthday, the world is coming together to honor Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu and demand his immediate release from prison, where he is being held on politically motivated charges. Despite the efforts of the […]