On unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
B-10-2025-0184
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Francisco Assis, Vasile Dîncu, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Evin Incir, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Yannis Maniatis
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This resolution denounces Azerbaijan's unjust detention, inhumane treatment, and unfair trials of Armenian prisoners, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, and demands their immediate and unconditional release.¶ It calls for an independent investigation into torture and ill-treatment, urges Azerbaijan to comply with international law, and requests EU and international organizations to facilitate humanitarian and medical missions.¶¶¶ It stresses diplomatic efforts for release, calls for targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials, condemns the closure of UN and Red Cross offices, and calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.¶¶¶
Key points
- Denounces the unjust detention, inhumane treatment, and unfair trials of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan and demands their immediate and unconditional release.¶
- Expresses grave concern over reported torture and ill-treatment and calls for an independent investigation into these violations.¶
- Urges Azerbaijani authorities to comply with international obligations, including the Geneva Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights.¶
- Requests the EU and international organizations to facilitate deployment of humanitarian and medical missions to assess the well-being of the detained individuals.¶
- Stresses the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Armenian political prisoners, ensure their protection, and hold accountable those responsible for mistreatment.¶
- Calls on the Council to impose targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials responsible for human rights violations, including judges Zeynal Agayev, Jamal Ramazanov, and Anar Rzayev.¶
- Strongly condemns the Azerbaijani government's decision to close offices of UN bodies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, which impedes humanitarian efforts and monitoring.¶
- Calls upon the International Criminal Court and its Chief Prosecutor to investigate forced displacement, persecution, and ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.¶
- Welcomes the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights' statement demanding unconditional release and safe return of all prisoners of war, hostages, and other detained individuals unlawfully detained in Azerbaijan.¶
Who is affected
- Armenian prisoners, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, detained by Azerbaijan.¶
- Azerbaijani authorities and officials responsible for human rights violations, including named judges.¶¶
- EU and international organizations, including the Council, the International Criminal Court, and UN bodies.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 23 individuals officially acknowledged as detained by Azerbaijani authorities.¶
- At least 80 confirmed cases of Armenian captives documented by human rights activists.
- Seven prisoners already sentenced to heavy prison terms in unfair trials.¶
- Sixteen detainees subjected to unjust trials since 17 January 2025.¶
- Ruben Vardanyan initiated a hunger strike on 19 February 2025.¶