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Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia
TA-10-2024-0029 · P10_TA(2024)0029 · PE764.143
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Parliament's resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of activists, journalists and opposition, and its violations of international law, including against Armenia. It urges release of political prisoners, respect for human rights, and a peace agreement with Armenia.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns domestic and extraterritorial repression by Azerbaijan, urges release of all arbitrarily detained persons and dropping of politically motivated charges.¶
- Calls for charges against Gubad Ibadoghlu to be dropped and for him to be allowed to travel abroad for medical care and to attend the Sakharov Prize ceremony.¶
- Demands freedom of press and expression, and release of journalists from Abzas Media and Toplum TV.¶
- Considers human rights abuses incompatible with hosting COP29; urges EU leaders to address human rights with Azerbaijan and to avoid hosting UN climate conferences in countries with poor records.¶
- Calls on Azerbaijan to repeal repressive legislation on NGOs and media, and to comply with Council of Europe recommendations and European Court of Human Rights decisions.¶¶
- Calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani officials under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime and for any future EU-Azerbaijan agreement to be conditional on human rights improvements.¶¶
- Calls for the EU to end reliance on Azerbaijani gas and to suspend the 2022 memorandum of understanding on energy.¶
- Reaffirms support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan; demands withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from Armenian territory.¶
- Condemns military aggression and hybrid threats against Armenia; welcomes EU assistance to Armenian armed forces and calls for strengthened EU-Armenia cooperation.¶
- Supports EUMA's activities, calls for its mandate to be strengthened, and urges the EU to cease assistance that could strengthen Azerbaijan's military and to freeze exports of military equipment.¶¶
- Calls for implementation of International Court of Justice orders, safe return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, release of 23 Armenian prisoners, and protection of cultural heritage.¶¶¶
- Condemns Azerbaijan's actions against EU member states, including support for secessionist entities and disinformation campaigns, and demands denial of access to EU buildings for Azerbaijani officials making threats.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Azerbaijani authorities and officials: face calls for release of prisoners, repeal of repressive laws, and potential EU sanctions.¶¶¶
- Political prisoners and journalists in Azerbaijan: their release is demanded.¶¶
- Armenia and Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh: receive support for refugees and calls for their safe return.¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: urged to impose sanctions, suspend energy agreements, and provide assistance to Armenia.¶¶¶