On the situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia
B-10-2024-0139
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Bernard Guetta, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas
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Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's repression of activists, journalists and opposition figures, both at home and abroad, and urges the release of all political prisoners.¶¶ It calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for human rights violations and for making any future EU-Azerbaijan agreement conditional on human rights improvements.¶¶ Parliament demands Azerbaijan's withdrawal from Armenian territory, supports the EU mission in Armenia, and urges a peace treaty before COP29.¶¶¶ It calls for implementation of International Court of Justice orders, including the safe return of displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, and for the release of Armenian prisoners.¶
Key points
- Condemns Azerbaijan's repression of activists, journalists, opposition leaders and EU nationals, intensified ahead of COP29, and demands release of all arbitrarily detained persons.¶
- Calls for lifting the travel ban and dropping charges against Gubad Ibadoghlu, and for allowing him independent medical examination and treatment abroad.¶
- Expresses concern about Baku hosting COP29 given human rights abuses, and demands that COP29 organisers ensure human rights are enshrined in the Host Country Agreement.¶¶
- Calls on Azerbaijan to repeal repressive legislation and to respect detainees' rights, including adequate medical care and humane conditions.¶
- Urges EU sanctions under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime on Azerbaijani officials responsible for serious human rights violations.¶
- Insists that any future EU-Azerbaijan partnership agreement be conditional on release of political prisoners, legal reforms and human rights improvements.¶
- Calls on the EU Special Representative for Human Rights to request meetings with political prisoners in Azerbaijan.¶
- Reaffirms support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Azerbaijan and Armenia, and demands withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from Armenia's territory.¶
- Supports the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA), calls for strengthening its mandate, increasing its size and extending its duration.¶
- Urges Azerbaijan and Armenia to sign a peace treaty before COP29, and warns Azerbaijan against military action against Armenia.¶
- Calls for full implementation of all International Court of Justice orders, including the safe return of displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, and release of 23 Armenian prisoners.¶
- Calls on EU institutions and member states to continue assistance to Armenia for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, and urges Azerbaijan to preserve cultural heritage in the region.¶¶
Who is affected
- Azerbaijani authorities: must release political prisoners, repeal repressive laws, respect detainees' rights, and withdraw troops from Armenia.¶¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: urged to impose sanctions on Azerbaijani officials and to make future agreements conditional on human rights.¶¶
- EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA): its mandate is to be strengthened, size increased, and duration extended.¶
- Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh: should be able to return safely, and EU assistance should continue.¶¶