On Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz GuliyevTXTTITLE@TITLE@
B-9-2024-0230
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Markéta Gregorová, Francisco Guerreiro, François Alfonsi, Henrike Hahn, Erik Marquardt, Viola von CramonTaubadel, Hannah Neumann, Heidi Hautala
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The resolution condemns the politically-motivated detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev, and calls for their immediate release and that of other detainees.¶ It demands Azerbaijan drop charges against Dr Ibadoghlu, allow an independent medical exam, and permit treatment abroad.¶ It urges the Commission to suspend the energy MoU with Azerbaijan, and calls for sanctions on Azerbaijani officials.¶¶ It calls for ensuring equitable access and participation at COP29 for civil society.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the politically-motivated detention and prosecution of Dr Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev, and urges their immediate and unconditional release along with others detained on politically-motivated charges.¶
- Expresses relief at Dr Ibadoghlu's house arrest, calls for all charges to be dropped, an independent medical examination by a doctor of his choosing, and treatment abroad.¶
- Is alarmed by the repression of critical voices, noting that civil society organizations and independent media have halted work out of fear.¶
- Deplores the Commission referring to Azerbaijan as a reliable energy partner and considers it imperative to suspend the MoU on a Strategic Partnership in the Field of Energy.¶
- Urges the Commission and Member States to address human rights in Azerbaijan in the context of COP29, and calls on the UNFCCC and Azerbaijani authorities to ensure equitable access and full participation for all.¶
- Calls on the EU to follow the US Congress in proposing sanctions on Azerbaijani officials over human rights violations, arrests, and war.¶
Who is affected
- Azerbaijani government: must release detainees, drop charges, and ensure medical care.¶¶
- European Commission: urged to suspend energy MoU and address human rights.¶¶
- EU member states: urged to address human rights and consider sanctions.¶
- UNFCCC and Azerbaijani authorities: must ensure equitable access to COP29.