Human Rights Watch Started Birthday Campaign for Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu
Human rights are fundamental rights that every human being is entitled to. However, in some parts of the world, these rights are disregarded, and people who fight for these rights are persecuted. Such is the case of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, an Azerbaijani economist and opposition politician, who has been in prison for seven weeks on […]
Freedom Call for Dr. Gubad’s Birthday Campaign: 52 Cities, 52 Protests!
The human rights situation in Azerbaijan has been bleak for quite some time. The government has been cracking down on political dissenters, journalists have been jailed, and freedoms of speech and assembly have been severely curtailed. One of the most high-profile cases that has come out of Azerbaijan in recent years is that of Dr. […]
European Parliament to Discuss the Case of Gubad Ibadoglu
The human rights situation in Azerbaijan has been of international concern for some time now, with reports of journalists, human rights defenders, and opposition politicians being persecuted for exercising their basic human rights. Among those individuals is Gubad Ibadoglu, an economic expert who has been critical of the government and its economic policies. Ibadoglu was […]
Emin Bayramov: Red Cross Denied Access to Imprisoned Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu Amid Health Concerns
Emin Bayramov, the son of imprisoned Azerbaijani opposition leader Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, recently tweeted about concerning health developments for his father. According to Bayramov, despite the Red Cross visiting the investigative detention center prison three times, they were not allowed to meet with Ibadoghlu, indicating potential efforts to hide his health conditions. On Friday, Ibadoghlu […]
Zhala Bayramova’s Fight for Her Father’s Freedom
In the world of politics, standing up for the truth and justice can be daunting, especially in countries where power is concentrated in the hands of a few. But there are those who defy the odds and fight relentlessly for what is right. One such person is Zhala Bayramova who has been campaigning for the […]
Congressman Bill Keating and Rep. Gerry Connolly Call for Justice for Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu
Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, a distinguished economist and international academic was arrested in Azerbaijan on July 23, 2023, and his health status is rapidly declining. As senior members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Bill Keating and Rep. Gerry Connolly are closely following his case. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the […]
The United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on Gubad Ibadoglu
Charges: Manufacturing with the intention of selling counterfeit foreign currency (Article 204.3.1 of the Azerbaijan Criminal Code) & preparation, storage, or distribution of religious extremist materials (Article 167-3.1 of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan). Biography: Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent economist based in the United Kingdom, holds the position of Senior Visiting Fellow at the esteemed London School […]
Response to the Arrest of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan – CSEEES
Weing news today about the renowned Azerbaijani economist, Gubad Ibadoghlu, who was unjustly detained during a brief visit to Baku to take care of his ailing mother. Dr. Ibadoghlu, a prominent opposition politician, esteemed economist, and chair of the Azerbaijan Democracy and Prosperity Movement, was sadly arrested on false charges. Currently, Dr. Ibadoghlu is a […]
European Parliament: Detention of Gubad Ibadoghlu & Deterioration of human rights – Joint Statement
Joint statement by · the Chair of the Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina KALJURAND, and · the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Azerbaijan, MEP Željana ZOVKO, on the arrest of Gubad Ibadoghlu and the further deterioration of the human rights situation in Azerbaijan Brussels, 21 August 2023 – “We are seriously concerned by the arrest […]
Brother: The Continued Pressure on Gubad Ibadoglu in Custody- A Story of Political Repression and Intimidation
The case of Azerbaijani economist and opposition politician Gubad Ibadoglu has sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights groups and international organizations. Ibadoglu, who is also the chairman of the Democracy and Welfare Party, has been detained since July 24th on charges of making counterfeit money. However, his family and supporters claim that his arrest […]