European Parliament Urges Azerbaijan to Allow Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu to Attend Sakharov Prize Ceremony
The European Parliament has urged Azerbaijan to lift travel restrictions imposed on Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu, enabling him to attend this year’s Sakharov Prize award ceremony in Strasbourg. Mounir Satouri, the Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, formally addressed the appeal in a letter to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. This move underlines […]
Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Under the Spotlight Ahead of COP29
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) approaches in Baku, significant concerns are being raised about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. Members of the European Parliament are debating the persecution of opposition figures, journalists, and human rights activists in the country, with a particular focus on the actions of President Ilham Aliyev, whose regime […]
S&D Group Calls for Action: Human Rights, Political Prisoners, and the Future of EU-Azerbaijan Relations
The recent tweet by the S&D Group of the European Parliament has sparked significant discussion about Azerbaijan’s human rights record, especially as the country prepares for COP29. The tweet urges Azerbaijani authorities to address their poor human rights situation, emphasizing the immediate need for the release of political prisoners, including economist and activist Gubad Ibadoghlu. Azerbaijan has been under scrutiny […]
From Azerbaijan to Venezuela: Meet the 2024 Sakharov Prize Finalists Leading the Fight for Democracy and Peace
The European Parliament has recently announced the finalists for the prestigious 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, an award dedicated to acknowledging exceptional contributions to human rights and fundamental freedoms. This year, the finalists were selected through a secret ballot by members of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees, highlighting three remarkable entities. […]
Lena Schilling’s Philanthropic Initiative: A New Standard in EU Politics
In a bold move that intertwines politics with philanthropy, Lena Schilling, a Green party Member of the European Parliament, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to donate every sixth salary to support a diverse array of causes. This act of generosity not only underscores her unwavering commitment to societal and environmental issues but also challenges her […]
Group of European Parliament members demand dropping all charges against Gubad Ibadoglu and other political prisoners
A group of socialists and democrats of the European Parliament has called for termination of the criminal case in Azerbaijan against economist Gubad Ibadoglu and other political prisoners. The statement was adopted after a group of delegation members met the previous day with the politician’s daughter Jaley Bayramova. “We expressed our deep concern about the […]
European Greens Nominate Azerbaijani Activist Gubad Ibadoglu for the 2024 Sakharov Prize
European Greens Nominate Azerbaijani Activist Gubad Ibadoglu for the 2024 Sakharov PrizeThe European Free Alliance of the Greens Group in the European Parliament has officially nominated Azerbaijani scientist and anti-corruption activist Gubad Ibadoglu for the prestigious 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. This nomination underscores the growing international concern regarding the suppression of dissent […]
Addressing the Situation of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan: A Czech Senate Perspective
The Senate of the Czech Republic, particularly its Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Security, has recently deliberated on the pressing issue of political prisoners in Azerbaijan. During the 25th session held on June 12, 2024, several key points and recommendations were discussed following the insights shared by Eduard Hulicius, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
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 […]