MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2596(RSP))
On unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
B-10-2025-0180
on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich, Alexander Sell
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A resolution on Azerbaijan's detention and trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders. It calls for their release on humanitarian grounds, continued peace talks, and protection of cultural heritage.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses concern about Armenian hostages and encourages Azerbaijan to provide medical care and release detainees for humanitarian reasons and to improve relations.¶
- Believes release and repatriation will boost peace and confidence; welcomes return of over 150 prisoners; supports quiet diplomacy.¶
- Encourages Azerbaijan and Armenia to continue peace talks, commit to peaceful settlement, and avoid aggressive statements.¶
- Emphasizes creating conditions for safe return of refugees and displaced persons to Karabakh and protecting cultural and Christian heritage.¶
- Notes that EU and Council of Europe funding has failed to improve Azerbaijan's judicial system and prison conditions.¶