MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2994(RSP))
On the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV #TXTTITLE@TITLE@#
B-10-2024-0231
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Mika Aaltola, Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Matthias Ecke, Udo Bullmann
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This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society and independent media, citing cases of detained activists and journalists, and calls for their release and for EU action.¶¶¶
Key points
- Deplores that Azerbaijani authorities have not addressed the deteriorating human rights situation ahead of COP29 and have not shown commitment to fundamental rights and rule of law.¶
- Reiterates condemnation of violations of freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, reprisals against human rights defenders and journalists, and abuse of criminal justice for political purposes.¶
- Expresses extreme concern over the arrest of journalist Jabrailzade and Meydan TV employees Gambarova, Javadli, Agayeva, Ahmadova and Umudova, held in pre-trial detention on charges of foreign currency smuggling.¶
- Reiterates grave concern over the detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, held in pre-trial detention for almost a year, moved to house arrest, and not allowed to leave Azerbaijan for medical care.¶
- Deplores that Dr Ibadoghlu was not allowed to attend the 2024 Sakharov Prize ceremony; calls on EU representatives and member states to support his release in every exchange with Azerbaijani authorities.¶
- Expresses concern over the case of Anar Mammadli, a human rights defender and climate advocate, arrested in April 2024 and facing charges of conspiracy in retaliation for criticism of the government.¶
- Insists that any EU-Azerbaijan partnership agreement, including on energy, must have strong conditions on respect for international law and fundamental rights; calls on the Commission to review the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding on energy.¶