On Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev
B-9-2024-0232
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michaela Šojdrová, Michael Gahler, David Lega, Tomáš Zdechovský, Vladimír Bilčík, Miriam Lexmann, Peter Pollák
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This resolution condemns the repression of civil society in Azerbaijan and calls for the release of political prisoners, including Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev.¶¶¶ It demands charges be dropped, access to medical care for Ibadoghlu, and an independent investigation into Guliyev's case.¶¶ It urges that human rights be guaranteed in the COP29 Host Country Agreement and that EU cooperation be conditioned on human rights improvements.¶¶
Key points
- Calls on Azerbaijan to respect human rights and create a conducive environment for journalists, civil society, and human rights defenders.¶
- Demands the immediate release of all political prisoners and the dropping of political charges.¶
- Demands dropping charges against Gubad Ibadoghlu, lifting his house arrest and travel ban, and ensuring immediate medical treatment, including abroad.¶
- Regrets the arrest of Ilhamiz Guliyev, demands his release, and calls for an independent investigation into fabricated drug charges.¶
- Calls on COP29 organisers to ensure human rights and civil society participation are enshrined in the Host Country Agreement.¶
- Urges the Commission, EEAS, and member states to monitor the human rights situation and condition EU cooperation, including in energy, on improvements.¶
Who is affected
- Azerbaijani authorities and government, who are called on to release prisoners and respect rights.¶¶
- Political prisoners, journalists, and activists in Azerbaijan, who would benefit from release and dropped charges.
- Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev, whose cases are specifically addressed.¶¶
- COP29 organisers, who must include human rights guarantees in the Host Country Agreement.¶
- EU institutions and member states, who are urged to condition cooperation on human rights.¶