Interview with Irada Bayramova | A Closer Look at Gubad Ibadoglu’s Arrest and the New Accusation Against Him
The arrest of Azerbaijani economist Gubad Ibadoglu has been making headlines for over a month now. On August 25th, it was revealed that he is facing a new accusation of religious extremism. This marks the third accusation against him in the last month. Ibadoglu was arrested on July 23rd along with his wife Irada Bayramova […]
Prominent Economist Arrested: Urgent Call for Release
Renowned economist Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu, an advocate for democracy and accountability, was brutally assaulted and unjustly detained on July 23, 2023. These trumped-up charges and the Azerbaijani government’s actions are a grave violation of human rights. The international community must take swift and decisive action to hold Azerbaijan accountable for this egregious injustice. During their […]
TU Dresden Stands for Human Rights: Campaigning for Release of Gubad Ibadoglu
TU Dresden is one of the top 10 universities in Germany and is also known for its unwavering commitment to human rights and academic freedom. Recently, the university has been campaigning for the release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, a world-renowned economist who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. In this article, we’ll discuss the details of […]
Fighting for Justice: Ibad Bayramov Speaks Out on His Father’s Unjust Imprisonment
The story of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, a prominent economist and researcher, is one of heartbreak and injustice. For years, he has been a vocal critic of the corrupt Azerbajdzhanian government and has fought tirelessly to bring about positive change for his countrymen. Many are calling for his release, including his son, Ibad Bayramov. In a […]
Congressman Chris Smith: Urgent Appeal to Release Azerbaijani Economist from Life-Threatening Imprisonment
The current situation of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a well-known Azerbaijani economist, and academic, is highly concerning as his health condition has deteriorated significantly after he was unjustly arrested and imprisoned on July 23, 2020. In response, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith has made an appeal to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to release Dr. Ibadoghlu from his […]
The Urgent Call for the Release of Gubad Ibadoghlu – PACE’s general rapporteur
The detention of Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani academic and politician, has caught the attention of the General Rapporteur on Political Prisoners for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Sunna Ævarsdóttir. Mr Ibadoghlu has been detained since July 23, and is facing charges that are believed to be politically motivated. This has raised […]
A Blow to Academic and Political Freedom – Off-University
Academic freedom is the cornerstone that upholds the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Unfortunately, this freedom is not always guaranteed in certain parts of the world. One such example is the recent arrest and detention of Gubad Ibadoglu, a prominent economist, lecturer, and politician in Azerbaijan. This blog post sheds light on his detention, the […]
Azerbaijan’s Silencing of Government Critics – Giorgi Gogia
Associate director, Europe and Central Asia Division, Human Rights Watch In countries where freedom of the press and freedom of expression are not respected, criticism of the government can lead to criminal charges and imprisonment. Azerbaijan is one of those countries, where dissenting voices are silenced by authorities using politically motivated charges. Recently, Giorgi Gogia, […]
Senator Ben Cardin: Defending Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan
As citizens of democratic nations, we often take for granted our right to speak freely and hold our leaders accountable. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, human rights are violated on a daily basis, and political prisoners are locked away simply for speaking their minds. One such country is Azerbaijan, where the government has […]
United States Senator Marco Rubio Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Opposition Leader Gubad Ibadoghlu
United States Senator Marco Rubio recently spoke out against the detention of Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani economist and opposition leader, on baseless criminal charges. Rubio called for Ibadoghlu’s immediate release, citing concerns over his health and well-being. This post will explore the details of Ibadoghlu’s case, Rubio’s comments on the matter, and what this means […]