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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2698(RSP))

On Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz GuliyevTXTTITLE@TITLE@

B-9-2024-0227

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Emmanuel Maurel

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This resolution condemns the detention of Azerbaijani activists Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev and calls for their immediate release, alongside broader demands for Azerbaijan to respect human rights and end repression of civil society. It also calls for medical care for Ibadoghlu, regrets the European Council President's congratulation of Aliyev, and urges the Commission to suspend the EU-Azerbaijan energy memorandum.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the detentions of Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev and calls for their immediate release.
  2. Calls on Azerbaijani authorities to provide Ibadoghlu with necessary medical treatment and care, including independent medical examinations, and to protect him from torture and ill-treatment.
  3. Calls on Azerbaijan to end retaliation against the opposition and protect human rights, including fair trials and prompt, independent investigations into ill-treatment and torture allegations.
  4. Calls on Azerbaijani authorities to ensure a free and safe environment for freedom of expression, assembly and association, including for civil society, activists and journalists.
  5. Strongly regrets that the President of the European Council congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his re-election.
  6. Reiterates its call on the Commission to immediately suspend the Memorandum of Understanding on a Strategic Partnership in the Field of Energy between the EU and Azerbaijan.

Who is affected

  • Azerbaijani authorities: must release detainees, ensure fair trials, investigate abuses, and protect civil liberties.
  • Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev: would be released and receive medical care and protection from torture.
  • European Commission: urged to suspend the EU-Azerbaijan energy memorandum.