Senator Chris Coons Takes to Twitter to Advocate for Release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu
Senator Chris Coons has taken to Twitter to advocate for the immediate release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, a renowned economist who is being wrongfully detained by the Azerbaijani government since July. Concerned by reports of Dr. Ibadoglu’s ill health and mistreatment in prison, Senator Coons has joined his colleagues in calling for his immediate and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]