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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2890(RSP))

On the situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia

B-10-2024-0142

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: ŞerbanDimitrie Sturdza, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Aurelijus Veryga, ClaudiuRichard Târziu, Assita Kanko

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The resolution expresses concern about human rights in Azerbaijan, urges the release of political prisoners, and calls for investigations into missing Armenian personnel and protection of cultural heritage. It condemns Russian destabilization, supports Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, and stresses EU's commitment to regional stability.

Key points

  1. Urges Azerbaijan to fulfill its obligations to protect fundamental freedoms and stop using criminal prosecution to suppress critics.
  2. Calls on Azerbaijan to drop charges and release Gubad Ibadoghlu, Ilhamiz Guliyev, and others imprisoned for exercising fundamental rights.
  3. Calls on the Commission, UN, and other actors to promote human rights in Azerbaijan ahead of COP29.
  4. Demands Azerbaijan release 23 Armenian hostages held in Baku, including former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh.
  5. Reiterates condemnation of Azerbaijani military incursions into Armenia and calls for safe return of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians.
  6. Urges Azerbaijan to protect Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh and allow a UNESCO mission.
  7. Condemns Russia's hybrid attempts to destabilize Armenia and the region, and notes disinformation targeting the EU Mission.
  8. Supports normalisation of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and encourages finalising a peace deal.
  9. Calls for EU support for dialogue including mutual recognition of territorial integrity and rights of Armenians.
  10. Welcomes Armenia's freeze on CSTO participation and stresses Azerbaijan's connectivity with Nakhchivan must respect Armenia's sovereignty.

Who is affected

  • Azerbaijan: must release prisoners, protect heritage, and allow UNESCO access.
  • Armenia: receives support for displaced Armenians and peace efforts.
  • EU institutions: called to promote human rights and support dialogue.
  • Russia: condemned for destabilisation attempts.

Figures and deadlines

  • 23 Armenian hostages held in Baku.