Political prisoners in Azerbaijan

Latest decisions

1. The cases of Ali Karimli, Anar Mammadli and other political prisoners in Azerbaijan

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution about the detention and sentencing of Ali Karimli, Anar Mammadli and other people it calls political prisoners in Azerbaijan. By adopting the text, Parliament made this its official position, condemning the detentions and sentences and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of those held. Parliament also asks Azerbaijan to repeal restrictive laws on non-governmental organisations and media, calls for European Union sanctions on officials responsible for serious human rights violations, and wants any partnership agreement with Azerbaijan made conditional on respect for fundamental rights.

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   8 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 7 ballots · voted 13:07 · RC-10-2026-0438 · 2026/2914

   Adopted 492–23–60 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan. It condemns the lack of due process and fair trial, and calls for their immediate and unconditional release. Parliament also calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners and urges the EU to consider sanctions under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.

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   18 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 7 ballots · voted 12:03 · RC-10-2025-0567 · 2025/3028

   Adopted 477–7–69 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, citing cases such as Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV. The text demands an immediate end to the crackdown on dissident groups and the release of those detained on politically motivated charges. It also calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for serious human rights violations and for conditioning future agreements on human rights improvements.

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   19 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0234 · 2024/2994

   Adopted 434–30–89 · by a large majority
4. Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Azerbaijan, covering human rights violations, international law, and relations with Armenia. The text condemns human rights abuses, including repression of activists and journalists, and calls for accountability. It also addresses the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, urging respect for international law and support for peace efforts.

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   24 Oct 2024 · Resolutions · joint motion · 19 ballots · voted 13:12 · RC-10-2024-0133 · 2024/2890

   Adopted 453–31–89 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2914 The cases of Ali Karimli, Anar Mammadli and other political prisoners in Azerbaijan 8 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/3028 Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
3. 2024/2994 Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV 19 Dec 2024 · 1 vote
4. 2024/2890 Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia 24 Oct 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 4 most recent final roll-call votes about Political prisoners in Azerbaijan.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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