The hatred of the Armenian society towards Azerbaijan and Turkiye was discussed at the meeting of the OSCE in Vienna

Today, the international conference on “Torture and Other Grave Breaches of International Humanitarian Law and Gross Violations of International Human Rights Law: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting II” organized by the OSCE Chairpersonship of North Macedonia, ...

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov talked about war crimes – mined areas and mass graves on ARB24 Television

Bones believed to belong to Azerbaijanis were found during mine searches in Fuzuli yesterday. In general, in the lands freed from occupation, including the villages of Dashalti of Shusha district, Edilli of Khojavend district, Syrkhavand ...

International Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights held amid wide international participation in Doha, Qatar

Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, the International Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights kicked off on 21 February ...

“FETO and PKK terrorist organizations receive serious support from the US and Europe” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE

On October 5, the OSCE Human Dimension Meeting continued its work in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Today’s discussions were about “Democratic law-making, independence of the judiciary, right to a fair trial, including in case ...

“The national identity and freedom of religious belief of the Turks are being persecuted in Western Thrace” – Ahmet Shahidov criticized Greece in the OSCE

On September 29, the OSCE Human Dimension Meeting continued its work in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The topic of today’s discussions was “Racism, discrimination and intolerance on the basis of freedom of religious belief”. ...

“Shusha Declaration will cross borders of the two countries and cover the whole region” – ANews Television

Yesterday was indeed a historic day for Azerbaijan and Turkey, and the signing of the Shusha Declaration took relations between the two countries to a new level. This document was the largest historical agreement after ...

Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s visit to Shusha is a clear message to world – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ANews

Today’s visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Azerbaijan is especially and strategically important. Because Mr. Erdogan also visits Shusha. This is another message to the world. Mr. Erdogan’s visit to Shusha reaffirms that ...

“Iranian-Azerbaijani relations are entering a new stage” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Sahar Television

Relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which supported the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan during the 44-day Second Karabakh War, are entering a new phase. The meetings held by the Iranian Foreign Minister in Baku ...

Ahmad Shahidov commented on the inauguration of Turkish-Russian Joint Monitoring Center at TRT World

Perhaps the longest and bloodiest conflict in the post-Soviet space was actually stopped through the efforts and will of the leaders of the three states in the fall of last year. And after the end ...

“If Erdogan’s proposal is realized, the political image of the region will change” – Live discussions on Ulusal Channel Television

During the Victory Parade in Baku, President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed the establishment of a “six platform” consisting of countries in the region. This proposal was also welcomed by the ...

“European institutions are still biased against Azerbaijan today” – Ahmad Shahidov told Sahar Television of Iran

Although the Republic of Azerbaijan, which put an end to 30 years of Armenian occupation, has continued its just struggle over the years at the international level, especially in European institutions, it has always faced ...

“Exchange of captives and hostages is the result of the President’s iron fist policy” – Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 Television

Azerbaijani captives and civilians held hostage by Armenia, Shahbaz Guliyev and Dilgam Asgarov were brought back to Azerbaijan. As a result of negotiations with the participation of international organizations and the Russian Peacekeeping Command, an ...

“Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s position in the world is growing” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia Television

Today is a very important day for Azerbaijan, for Azerbaijani state and people. Because the winner of the 44-day war, which began on September 27, is Azerbaijan, and today, on December 10, the Republic of ...

“The military parade on December 10 will be a demonstration of Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship to the world” – TRT Arabia Television

For the first time in the history of Azerbaijan’s national statehood, such a parade will be held. Therefore, this parade will not be similar to others in terms of its burden and essence in political, ...

“We condemn the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh” – Ahmad Shahidov told Iran’s Sahar Channel

On November 27, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian nuclear physicist, was killed. In an interview to Iran’s Sahar Television, Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, condemned the killing of Mohsen ...

“Taking back Lachin, Azerbaijan has once again restored the state border with Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews Television

Finally, today Lachin region came under the control of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. According to the agreement dated November 10, the Lachin region was to be handed over to the Azerbaijani side by December 1, ...

“The next stage after the liberation of Lachin is the return of Azerbaijani refugees” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Finally, today Lachin region came under the control of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. According to the agreement dated November 10, the Lachin region was to be handed over to the Azerbaijani side by December 1, ...

“The recent decision of the French Senate is the result of despair and confusion” – Ahmad Shahidov told ON4 Television

Handing over of Kalbajar region to the Azerbaijani Army yesterday is marked in Azerbaijan as a day of the next victory. Armenia has already conceded its defeat. However, some Western countries, especially France, are trying ...

The liberation of Kalbajar, the cradle of historical and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, was discussed on ARB24 Television

On November 25, Kalbajar region came under the control of the Azerbaijani Army. So, the 27-year occupation ended. Kalbajar region, the largest administrative territorial unit of Azerbaijan with an area of 3050 km/2, is also ...

“We hope for Iran’s support in the reconstruction of infrastructure in Nagorno-Karabakh” – Ahmad Shahidov told Sahar Television

After the decisive victory of Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh war, serious work will be done to restore the occupied territories and revive life in those lands. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly stated it ...

“Azerbaijan will also restore the city of Aghdam” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to TRT World

Today is the next victory day in Azerbaijan. Because city of Agdam returned to Azerbaijan after 27 years. According to the agreement signed on November 10, the city of Aghdam was to be handed over ...

“For the first time in 27 years, azan was performed in liberated Aghdam” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

Today is the next victory day in Azerbaijan. Because city of Agdam returned to Azerbaijan after 27 years. According to the agreement signed on November 10, the city of Aghdam was to be handed over ...

“Azerbaijan will restore all destroyed historical monuments, mosques and churches in Nagorno-Karabakh” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Large-scale construction and restoration works will be carried out in Nagorno-Karabakh and other territories liberated from Armenian occupation. In this regard, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has already signed his first decree. All historical and ...

Azerbaijan – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus relations – Ahmad Shahidov assesses TRNC’s recognition on BRT1 Television

After Azerbaijan’s victory in Karabakh, the 30-year occupation ended and the way was opened for the official recognition of the TRNC. Earlier, Azerbaijan tried to officially recognize the TRNC, but these efforts were threatened by ...

“Azerbaijan’s victory is a victory of law, justice and peace” – Ahmad Shahidov gave interview to NTR

The implementation of the peace agreement signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan has begun. Russia’s 1960 peacekeeping force has already been deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and armenians are being evacuated from Kalbajar, Agdam and Lachin under ...

“Armenia will pay $ 50 billion in financial compensation” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia Television

The implementation of the peace agreement signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan has begun. Russia’s 1960 peacekeeping force has already been deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and armenians are being evacuated from Kalbajar, Agdam and Lachin under ...

“Turkish peacekeepers are also expected to arrive in the region” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

The implementation of the peace agreement signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan has begun. Russia’s 1960 peacekeeping force has already been deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and armenians are being evacuated from Kalbajar, Agdam and Lachin under ...

Behind the scenes of Karabakh victory: Mehmet Perinchek and Ahmad Shahidov discuss on Ulusal Channel

The implementation of the peace agreement signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan has begun. Russia’s 1960 peacekeeping force has already been deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and armenians are being evacuated from Kalbajar, Agdam and Lachin under ...

“1960 Turkish soldiers will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

The implementation of the peace agreement signed between Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan has begun. Russia’s 1960 peacekeeping force has already been deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and armenians are being evacuated from Kalbajar, Agdam and Lachin under ...

“Exchange of captives and hostages is a priority in the signed agreement” – Ahmad Shahidov told REAL TV

One of the highlights of the agreement signed by Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia on the logical end of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is the elimination of the humanitarian consequences of the conflict, including the return of ...

“This victory of Azerbaijan will change the future of the whole region” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war ended and the requirements of international law were met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to conduct successful ...

TRT Arabia Television broadcasts discussions on Azerbaijan’s victory in Nagorno-Karabakh

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war ended and the requirements of international law were met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to conduct successful ...

“Turkey’s support in achieving this victory is great” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war ended and the requirements of international law were met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to conduct successful ...

“Humanitarian aspects of this agreement will reduce tensions in the region” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war ended and the requirements of international law were met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to conduct successful ...

“This victory united the people of Azerbaijan as one fist” – Ahmad Shahidov gave interview to ANews

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war is over and the requirements of international law have been met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to ...

“This agreement brings peace and justice to the Nagorno-Karabakh” – Ahmad Shahidov told Al Jazeera

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war is over and the requirements of international law have been met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to ...

“Peace and coexistence will be restored in Nagorno-Karabakh” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war is over and the requirements of international law have been met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to ...

“Azerbaijan won both on the battlefield and in the political arena” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

The long-running Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has reached its logical end today. The war is over and the requirements of international law have been met. Over the past 50 days, Azerbaijan has exercised its sovereign right to ...

“Azerbaijan has already won a de facto victory” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT Arabia on the liberation of Shusha

By regaining Shusha, Azerbaijan from a military standpoint, controls the commanding heights above Khankendi, as well as the lifeline, the road that is between Armenia and Khankendi. So, effectively, one could argue that the military ...

“Liberation of Shusha is most important military victory in Azerbaijan’s history” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World Television

By regaining Shusha, Azerbaijan from a military standpoint, controls the commanding heights above Khankendi, as well as the lifeline, the road that is between Armenia and Khankendi. So, effectively, one could argue that the military ...

“After the liberation of Shusha, the collapse of Armenia will begin and Nikol Pashinyan will be overthrown” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

News of the entry of the Azerbaijani Army into the city of Shusha is rapidly spreading on social media. Although the Azerbaijani side has not officially announced, a number of international media and television stations ...

“Armenia is disrespecting its obligations and the efforts of international mediators” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews Television

Unfortunately, despite the agreement reached during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in Geneva, the Armenian armed forces continue to fire on Azerbaijani civilians and civilian objects. Yesterday and today, the ...

“Official Yerevan must clearly show respect for international law and UN resolutions” – Ahmad Shahidov told Press TV

The situation on frontline remains tense today. During the day on October 28 and night on October 29, the Armenian armed forces fired at the positions of the units of the Azerbaijan Army and our ...

“Azerbaijan reserves the right to take measures against military targets in Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

The situation on frontline remains tense today. During the day on October 28 and night on October 29, the Armenian armed forces fired at the positions of the units of the Azerbaijan Army and our ...

“Mediation mission of regional countries should be established in order to effectively resolve the conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov told ON4 Television

The Armenian army continues to commit war crimes. And today, for the second time, civilians were shot in Barda. The Armenian army, which also violated the third ceasefire agreement reached in the United States, cannot ...

“Attacks on Barda city are a gross violation of international humanitarian law and existing ceasefire agreements” – ANews

The Armenian army continues to commit war crimes. And today, for the second time, civilians were shot in Barda. The Armenian army, which also violated the third ceasefire agreement reached in the United States, cannot ...

The recent clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region were discussed on NTR TV in Africa

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Barda region of ...

“We no longer trust the member states of the OSCE Minsk Group” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Tartar region of ...

“Azerbaijani army has implemented almost 2 UN Security Council’s resolutions over the past 30 days” – TRT World

Today, the situation on the Nagorno-Karabakh front remains tense. Thus, Armenia, which has not complied with the latest ceasefire agreement, continues to fire on civilians and civilian targets in the territory of Aghdam, Tartar and ...

“Nikol Pashinyan drags himself and the armenian people into tragedy” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to TRT Arabia

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the ...

“Azerbaijani Army implements 4 UN Security Council resolutions on the battlefield” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the ...

“Pashinyan’s statement shows Armenia’s disinterest in resolving the conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

Today, tensions remain on the frontline, and Armenian armed forces continue to fire on civilian villages and civilian targets. The Azerbaijani army also fires back and neutralizes Armenian firing points. Today, the skirmishes on the ...

“If the Armenian people show wisdom, they will agree to the conditions put forward by Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

Armenian armed forces continue firing on Tartar region in gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire. At noon on October 19, Armenian armed forces fired on a cotton factory in Tartar. As a result, a large ...

“Turkey must take part in peace talks” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to Ulusal Channel Television

Armenian armed forces continue firing on Tartar region in gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire. At noon on October 19, Armenian armed forces fired on a cotton factory in Tartar. As a result, a large ...

“Armenia’s second ceasefire violation shows that Yerevan is not a supporter of peace” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

Azerbaijan, showing its goodwill based on humanism principles, agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire from 18 October. Armenian armed forces immediately after the declared ceasefire, starting from 10 minutes past midnight, fired at the Jabrayil city ...

“Armenia violates second ceasefire agreement using military aircrafts” – Ahmad Shahidov told Ulusal Channel

Azerbaijan, showing its goodwill based on humanism principles, agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire from 18 October. Armenian armed forces immediately after the declared ceasefire, starting from 10 minutes past midnight, fired at the Jabrayil city ...

“In order to start negotiations, the Armenian army must withdraw from the occupied territories” – a debate on Al Jazeera Arabic

The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia have agreed to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire from 00:00 local time on October 18. The decision was made in accordance with the statement of the Presidents ...

“The international community should not remain silent about the terrorist attacks of Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT Arabia

On October 17, 13 people were killed and 48 were wounded as a result of heavy artillery shelling of Ganja by the Armenian armed forces. Among the dead were 6 men, 4 women and 3 ...

“Armenia desperately targets civilians” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to Ulusal Channel

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. ...

“Armenian army continues its practice of terror and war crimes” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT World

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. ...

“Armenia’s goal is to turn the region into a disaster zone” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Al Jazeera English

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. ...

Armenia once again targets Azerbaijani civilians in Ganja with missile attacks – Ahmad Shahidov talks to ANews

Several Azerbaijani civilians were buried under debris in Ganja after the occupying Armenian forces launched a missile attack. The heinous attack carried out by Erevan forces destroyed a multi-story resident building in the second-largest city. ...

“OSCE Minsk Group should refer to international law and never take sides” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ON4 Channel

The Armenian army, which did not comply with the ceasefire agreement reached in Moscow, continues firing on villages and civilians in the frontline. Every day, civilians are killed and wounded on the Azerbaijani side. In ...

Military equipment and weapons are being transported to Armenia under the guise of humanitarian aid – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

The Armenian army, which did not comply with the ceasefire agreement reached in Moscow, continues firing on villages and civilians in the frontline. Every day, civilians are killed and wounded on the Azerbaijani side. In ...

“The world community should not remain silent about Armenia’s aggression” – Ahmad Shahidov told Al Arabiya channel

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the fourth day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT World

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the third day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“Azerbaijan is once again facing Armenian terror” – Live debate on Al Jazeera Arabic: Ahmad Shahidov and Sos Avetisyan

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the third day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“Armenia ignores ceasefire agreement reached in Moscow” – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT Arabia

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the third day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“The ceasefire agreement reached in Moscow has lost its validity” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Ulusal Channel

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the second day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“Attack on Ganja is a manifestation of the immoral behavior of Armenia’s political-military leadership” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ANews Channel

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between the parties, the Armenian side continues to fire on civilians and civilian objects for the second day. The Armenian armed forces do not adhere to the humanitarian truce and ...

“Opportunities for a political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have been exhausted” – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

The ceasefire agreed in Moscow is for humanitarian purposes for the exchange of prisoners of war and bodies of the dead through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross. As Russian foreign ...

“Ceasefire agreement will not reduce tensions on the frontline” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to TRT World

The ceasefire agreed in Moscow is for humanitarian purposes for the exchange of prisoners of war and bodies of the dead through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross. As Russian foreign ...

“If Armenia does not want a war, it should withdraw its army from Nagorno-Karabakh” – a heated debate on Al Jazeera Arabic

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Armenia, with its lies, is isolated from the world” – Live debate on the Sky News Arabia

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

France violates international law by supporting the occupation – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT Arabia

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Debate on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on Al Jazeera Arabic – Ahmad Shahidov and Vahram Ter-Matevosyan

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Russia supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Ulusal Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Armenians firing on Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline was discussed on TRT Arabia Channel

From October 6, 2020, until 11 p.m., the Armenian occupants fired massively at the Yevlakh region, where the civilian population lives, and through which the BTC oil pipeline runs. The striking of an area far ...

“Armenia is a barbaric state targeting civilians,” Ahmad Shahidov talked to Ulusal Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Armenia wants to involve third countries in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict – Ahmad Shahidov told TRT World

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Armenian army fires on civilian targets in Ganja city” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT World

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Armenia continues to target civilians” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ANews Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Armenia attacks Ganja: Azerbaijan starts a counter-offensive operation – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Ulusal Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“The Armenian army targeting Ganja will be completely destroyed: our target is Khankendi and Shusha” – Ahmad Shahidov

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“The shelling of Ganja, Azerbaijan’s second largest city, is another war crime of Armenia” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ANews Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Armenia must withdraw its army from the occupied Azerbaijani lands” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Press TV

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Armenia is trying to gain additional support by spreading misinformation – Ahmad Shahidov told ANews

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“International law is on Azerbaijan’s side” – Ahmad Shahidov told Sky News Arabia

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Everyone who respects international law must defend Azerbaijan” – Live discussions on the Ulusal Channel

One of Turkey’s leading news channels, Ulusal Channel’s “Focus Point” program, has organized a tele-polemic on the topic “Why should we defend Azerbaijan?” The discussions, moderated by well-known presenter Deniz Adali, were attended by the ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke on Al-Jazeera Arabic channel about armenians’ targeting Azerbaijani civilians

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions – intense fighting continues in Armenian-occupied region – ANews Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Azerbaijani and Armenian forces clash overnight – Ahmad Shahidov talked to TRT World about civilians

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Sky News Arabia to hold debate on escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh – Ahmad Shahidov and Ruben Melikyan

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

Azerbaijan is waging a patriotic war: Armenia targets civilians in Karabakh – Ulusal Channel Television

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

“Among the Armenian dead bodies are members of terrorist organizations” – Ahmad Shahidov told the Ulusal Channel

Starting from September 27, 2020, Armenian armed forces have been intensively shelling settlements, social and strategic facilities in Azerbaijan. The civilian population of Azerbaijan is also under fire. Armenia uses heavy artillery, aircraft, missile systems, ...

The fate of Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev during the pandemic is a matter of serious concern | REAL Television

The health of two Azerbaijanis, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev, who have been illegally held hostage by Armenians for more than six years, is a matter of serious concern. Speaking to REAL TV, the head ...

Tensions escalate on Azerbaijan-Armenia border – Role of Russia and Turkey in the region | TRT World

Border clashes between arch-foes Azerbaijan and Armenia have resumed after a brief de-escalation in fighting. Azerbaijan said it has lost 12 servicemen and one civilian in three days of fighting, and Armenia said four of ...

Azerbaijani human rights defender appeals to international organizations: “This is our last chance”

The head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has sent a video appeal to international organizations and heads of foreign states and governments.  Stating that Azerbaijani ...

What is the purpose of the so-called elections in Nagorno-Karabakh and PKK-Armenian cooperation in the region? – Ulusal Channel Television

The head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, Ahmad Shahidov, answered the questions of Seda Anik, presenter of the “Night View” program of the Turkish “Ulusal Channel” Television.  Speaking about the ...

Human rights defender appealed to Amnesty International: “Your bias on Azerbaijan is felt”

Amnesty International, headquartered in London, UK, published a biased report on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan on April 16. In its report, Amnesty International seeks to label those held in special quarantine administrative detention ...

Human rights defender addressed the public: “We can lose Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev”

The head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov addressed a video appeal to the Azerbaijani public. In his appeal, the human rights defender spoke about the Azerbaijani ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks on Turkish TV about February 26 massacre and international campaign “Justice for Khojaly”

On February 26, the head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke to the Turkish television channel “Ulusal Kanal” about the 28th anniversary of the Khojaly ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about ways to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at a roundtable in London

Ahmad Shahidov, the head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, who is on a business trip to the UK, spoke at a roundtable in London, on December 2. Human rights defender provided ...

“Azerbaijan wants fair peace” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the international conference in Scotland

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, spoke at the international conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 29 November. Speaking at the international conference organized by “Conscience”, human rights defender Ahmad ...

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw under the slogan “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Poland today. During the protest action organized by the Union of Polish Azerbaijanis, slogans were heard: “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”, “Stop the occupation!”, “Freedom ...

“Presidency in Non-Aligned Movement opens new opportunities for Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to Iran’s “Sahar” channel

Speaking to “Free Arena” program at “Sahar” Television of Islamic Republic of Iran, human rights defender Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the presidency of Azerbaijan in the Non-Aligned Movement for 2019-2022, its priorities for this ...

Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights and Civil Responsibility – Notes by human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov

In recent days, there has been active discussion on social networks. The topic is related to the protests that were being held in the center of Baku. I will try to evaluate this issue both ...

“The process of exchanging captives and hostages may take place soon” – Ahmad Shahidov

Azerbaijani civilian hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev may soon be exchanged to Armenian diversant Karen Kazaryan and Araik Kazaryan, a soldier of Armenian armed forces, voluntarily passed to Azerbaijan. In his interview to REAL ...

“Konstantin Zatulin’s activity violates international law” – Ahmad Shahidov told to ARB24 Television

The illegal participation of Konstantin Zatulin, the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots, who is known for his pro-Armenian position, in the said “forum” is ...

The President’s statement “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!” has been discussed on Leader Television

On October 16, “Vatanim Azerbaijan” program of Leader Television discussed the speech of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the Plenary Session of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Valday International Discussion ...

When will Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev be exchanged? – Discussions on “ATV Actual” program

On October 10, the “ATV Actual” program of ATV Channel discussed the issues of Azerbaijan’s national interests and representation in international organizations, as well as the process of exchange the Azerbaijani captives and hostages. Coordinator ...

The issues of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages were discussed at the international human rights conference in London

Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov attended an international human rights conference in London, UK, on 4 October. The international conference “Armed Conflicts, Peace and Human ...

Armenian separatist attempt at PACE was revealed on “Day Overview” program of ARB Television

On October 1, ARB Television’s “Day Overview” program discussed the provocative action of Armenian separatists during the PACE Autumn Session and the protest action organized by Azerbaijani civil society activists at that event.  Coordinator ...

Armenian separatists’ attempt in PACE was prevented – protest against the “ombudsman” of so-called regime

The Autumn Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work on September 30 in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the Armenian delegation tried to provoke. The Armenian delegation, which organized ...

“Monument against Talat Pasha in Yerevan is hate crime” – Armenia has been criticized at OSCE

On September 16, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

Calls were made to exchange captives and hostages at OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 16, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

Recent statements by Nikol Pashinyan have been criticized at the OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 16, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

“We will raise the issue of our captives and hostages at the OSCE Meeting in Warsaw” – Ahmad Shahidov

On September 16, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

Discussions were held on Azerbaijani captives and hostages at “Sedadan sonra” program of Lider Television

On September 19, “Sedadan sonra” program of Lider Television discusses the latest situation with Azerbaijani captives and hostages. Responding to questions from the presenter Anar Rahimov, Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and ...

“Russia’s mediation proposal is a positive step in the issue of captives and hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB 24 Television

A Russian Foreign Ministry official commented on the exchange of captives and hostages between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “Sides of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict may appeal to Russia to exchange the captives and hostages.” It was stated by ...

“Providing a political asylum to Vitaly Shishkin is an example of the Armenian fascist policy” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Migration Service of Armenia gives refugee status and political asylum to Russian oppositionist, ultra-radical fascist activist Vitaly Shishkin. A statement from the Migration Service says that Shishkin’s life could be endangered if he returned ...

“Visa cancellation for Turkish citizens will bring us closer” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On September 1, Chairman of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Basin Turu” at Turkish Television of ...

“Miatsum Union plan will undermine Armenia’s position in international arena” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Miatsum Union has been established in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. It is reported that the organization will actively participate in socio-political life of the so-called regime. The organization is also expected ...

“Armenian authorities put pressure on Araik Kazaryan’s family” – Ahmad Shahidov

On August 12, Armenian serviceman Kazaryan Araik Khaikovic, who escaped from the Armenia’s military unit in the Fuzuli direction of the front line, was detained by Azerbaijani soldiers. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the Armenian soldier ...

“At the next stage Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev will be released” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television

Today marks five years since two Azerbaijani civilians, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by Armenia. Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by the armed forces of Armenia while visiting the ...

“Humanitarian dialogue on our hostages will continue” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ATV

Today marks five years since two Azerbaijani civilians, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by Armenia. Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by the armed forces of Armenia while visiting the ...

“Armenia is stepping back on the issue of captives and hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to REAL Television

Today marks five years since two Azerbaijani civilians, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by Armenia. Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by the armed forces of Armenia while visiting the ...

The issue of hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed at “Gundem” program of ARB24 Television

Today marks five years since two Azerbaijani civilians, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by Armenia. Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were taken hostage by the armed forces of Armenia while visiting the ...

A meeting was held in the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit to Tbilisi within the framework of the international project, participated in the meeting held on July 4 in Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Tbilisi

On July 1-5, Tbilisi hosted an event organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Europe-Georgia Institute. With the participation of socially-active young people mainly from the Eastern Partnership countries – Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, ...

“Exchange of Elvin Ibrahimov to armenian diversant Zaven Karapetyan is commendable” – Ahmad Shahidov

According to the agreement reached by results of negotiations between the State Commission on Prisoner of War, Missing and Hostages and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a resident of Yukhari Salahli village ...

The results of the PACE Summer Session were discussed at the “Attention Center” program of Public Television

The Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was held in Strasbourg, France on June 24-28. Several issues were discussed within the framework of the very important session for Azerbaijan, and ...

The discussions on Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were held in PACE

On June 25, a side event was held in connection with the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev within the framework of the Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. ...

“Strategic partnership issues between Azerbaijan and Serbia discussed” – Meeting with the Vice President of the Serbian Parliament

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has met with the Vice President of the Parliament of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Vladimir Marinkovich Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with the president of YUCOM, the leading human rights organization in Serbia

A well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit to Belgrade, capital of Serbia, has met with Ms. Katarina Golubovic, the head of YUCOM, Serbia’s largest human rights organization, on June ...

Ahmad Shahidov visits georgian-orthodox church in Ingiloy-Kotuklu village of Gakh

A well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a visit to Gakh, visited the georgian-orthodox church in Ingiloy-Kotuklu village. Ahmad Shahidov met with the villagers in the church, was interested in their concerns, ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day on “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On May 28, coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Gunaydin Turkiye” on Turkish Television ...

Amnesty International’s biased position was discussed at the “Attention Center” program of Public Television

Amnesty International, a British-based organization, has launched an outrageous campaign against Azerbaijan on the eve of the Champions League final match in Baku.  A well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who is the guest ...

“Amnesty International fulfills another order against Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov

Amnesty International, a British-based organization, has launched an outrageous campaign against Azerbaijan on the eve of the Champions League final match in Baku. A well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave a statement to the ...

“Armenia worries that Azerbaijani hostages will be welcomed as a hero” – Ahmad Shahidov

Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia issued a statement on the process of exchanging the captives and hostages on the principle of “All to all” put forward by official Baku. ...

Ahmad Shahidov commented on the latest situation with captives and hostages at ARB 24 channel

In May, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representatives again visited Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev, Azerbaijani hostages detained by Armenia in the course of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. “We keep visiting people ...

The Eurovision 2019 debate on the live broadcast of “Yeni Musavat” newspaper – Ahmad Shahidov and Samir Asadli

Exchange of different ideas was reflected in today’s live debate on musavat.com’s Facebook and Youtube platforms. Azerbaijan’s failure to get the first place in Eurovision Song Contest and therefore, some people are sad and other ...

Ahmad Shahidov commented on the latest situation with captives and hostages at ATV channel

Armenian defense minister, Head of the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons David Tonoyan said recently that talks with the Azerbaijani side on exchanging captives and hostages continue: “We are currently making ...

The Kurmukoba Holiday, which symbolizes unity of Georgians and Azerbaijanis, is celebrated in Gakh district

On May 6, holiday of both Azerbaijanis and Georgians – Kurmukoba holiday was celebrated in Gakh region. Each Gakh resident, regardless of religious affiliation, took part in the festival. Kurmuk temple was visited in a day ...

Ahmad Shahidov congratulates Gakh residents on Kurmukoba holiday in Georgian and Azerbaijani languages

On May 6, holiday of both Azerbaijanis and Georgians – Kurmukoba holiday was celebrated in Gakh region. Each Gakh resident, regardless of religious affiliation, took part in the festival. Kurmuk temple was visited in a day ...

“Silence on civil hostage Dilgam Asgarov continues” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB 24 channel

Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov in his interview to ARB 24 Television announced the latest updates on the process of exchanging the captives and hostages. ...

A campaign called “Do not believe in false allegations, recognize Khojaly genocide” was launched in Poland

Taking into account the activation of the armenian diaspora organizations in Europe on the eve of the “false genocide”, the Azerbaijani diaspora activists in Poland have begun a campaign called “Do not believe in false ...

“After the Vienna meeting the process of exchanging the hostages has entered the active phase” – Discussion on “ATV Actual” program

The Vienna meeting of the Azerbaijani President and the Armenian Prime Minister and the Moscow meeting of foreign ministers were discussed at the “ATV Actual” program of the Free Azerbaijan Television. The guests of the ...

Ahmad Shahidov issued a video appeal on the French President’s April 24 decision

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to announce the date of the 24th of April in France as the day of so-called “Armenian genocide”. Macron called the 1915 events as “genocide of Armenians” and “a crime ...

The Azerbaijani human rights defender was officially warned at PACE… because of Nikol Pashinyan

Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who was attending the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held in Strasbourg, France ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Azerbaijani captives and hostages at the international conference in London

Coordinator of Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov took part in an international conference titled “Uniting for Peace Conference 2019” held in London, UK, on April 8. Members of the British ...

“The Vienna meeting will give impetus to the exchange of captives and hostages” – human rights defender

On March 29, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting in Vienna. The meeting, which took place through the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group, was held in ...

“The meeting of Karen Kazarian’s father with Elvin Ibrahimov is a provocative attempt by official Yerevan” – Ahmad Shahidov

The father of Karen Kazarian, a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, who tried to commit a series of terror acts in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and was sentenced to 20 years ...

The anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was celebrated at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

Within the framework of the international campaign “Justice for Khojaly!”, initiated by the Vice President of the Haydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva, “The Justice for Khojaly Week” was held in Istanbul, Turkey on February ...

The anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was celebrated at Mehmet Fatih Sultan Foundation University

Within the framework of the international campaign “Justice for Khojaly!”, initiated by the Vice President of the Haydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva, “The Justice for Khojaly Week” was held in Istanbul, Turkey on February ...

Azerbaijani and Georgian youth met in Tbilisi: “We want peace in the Caucasus!”

Conference on “Peace in Caucasus: Role of Youth in Strengthening Georgia-Azerbaijan Relations” was held in Tbilisi Azerbaijani and Georgian youth, academics, politicians and students attended the event jointly organized by the Association of Azerbaijani Lawyers ...

Ahmad Shahidov protested against Mikhail Avagyan’s monument at international forum in Tbilisi

An international forum on “Disinformation and False Propaganda in Eastern Partnership Countries” was held on 13rd February in Tbilisi, Georgia. At the meeting, attended by state and government representatives from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, ...

What is the latest situation on Azerbaijani hostages? – Live broadcast in “Yeni Musavat” newspaper

The latest updates about Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Elnur Huseynzade were discussed at the live broadcast of “Yeni Musavat” newspaper. Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, human rights defender ...

“Georgia should avoid any steps that can harm bilateral relations” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to “Sahar” Televizion of Iran

A monument to Mikhail Avagyan, who took part in the Nagorno-Karabakh war, was erected in Bugashen village of Akhalkalaki region on January 20. This fact has caused a lot of dissatisfaction in the Azerbaijani public. ...

The European Parliament has always been indifferent to the issue of Azerbaijani hostages – Ahmad Shahidov

A biased attitude towards Azerbaijan was demonstrated in the European Parliament during discussions on the Azerbaijani blogger Mehman Huseynov. It is not the first time the European Parliament has shown double standards against our country. ...

“We are not satisfied with the statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding Dilgam Asgarov” – Ahmad Shahidov

Coordinator of the Information center for Azerbaijani captives and hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has addressed to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Mrs. Dunja Mijatović. The human rights defender has given ...

Human rights defender appealed to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights in connection with the Azerbaijani hostages

Coordinator of the Information center for Azerbaijani captives and hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has addressed to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Mrs. Dunja Mijatović. The human rights defender has given ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks of Azerbaijani captives and hostages on “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On December 27, coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Gunaydin Turkiye” on Turkish Television ...

“UN Resolution on missing persons is very important document” – Ahmad Shahidov

A resolution put forward by Azerbaijan called “Missing Persons” was adopted through consensus at the plenary session of the UN General Assembly. The main goal of the resolution, put forward every two years by Azerbaijan ...

The trial process on Armenian diversant Karen Kazarian proceeded | REAL Television

On December 11, the trial of Karen Armenovich Kazarian, citizen of the Republic of Armenia, who has attempted to commit terrorist act in Azerbaijan, continued. Karen Kazarian, with criminal case 1 (100) -315/2018, is charged ...

Ahmad Shahidov addresses international organizations on captives and hostages – December 10, International Human Rights Day message

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary ...

Captives and hostages may only be exchanged on the principle of “all to all” – Azerbaijan’s position does not change

Today, spokesperson of the so-called “nagorno-karabakh republic” MFA Artak Nersisyan told to the Armenian press that they do not agree with the Azerbaijani side’s proposal to exchange the captives and hostages on the principle of ...

Information center for Azerbaijani captives and hostages has been launched

The information center for Azerbaijani captives and hostages has been launched today. The main goal of this center, which is a special project of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, is to inform ...

“The trial process on Armenian diversant Karen Kazarian proceeds in a transparent way” – Ahmad Shahidov

The trial of Karen Armenovich Kazarian, citizen of the Republic of Armenia, who has attempted to commit terrorist act in Azerbaijan, has already begun. Karen Kazarian, with criminal case 1 (100) -315/2018, is charged with ...

“Armenia remains undecided about the exchange of captives and hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to REAL Television

Contrary to the Geneva Conventions on international law and the protocols thereto, Armenia is again refusing to comply with the principles of humanism. It also gives rise to aggressive reaction of the Armenia’s Prime Minister ...

“International pressure on the Armenian government will be further increased” – Ahmad Shahidov

Contrary to the Geneva Conventions on international law and the protocols thereto, Armenia is again refusing to comply with the principles of humanism. It also gives rise to aggressive reaction of the Armenia’s Prime Minister ...

The Kurmukoba Holiday, which symbolizes unity of Georgians and Azerbaijanis, is celebrated in Gakh district

On November 23, holiday of both Azerbaijanis and Georgians – Kurmukoba holidaywas celebrated in Kurmuk village of Gakh region. Each Gakh resident, regardless of religious affiliation, took part in the festival. Kurmuk temple was visited ...

The exchange of captives and hostages was discussed in “ATV Actual” program of Azad Azerbaijan Television

On November 19, the issue of exchanging of captives and hostages has been widely discussed in “ATV Actual” program of Azad Azerbaijan Television. Presenter Ariz Tarverdiyev’s guests were human rights defenders Ahmad Shahidov and conflict analyst Ahmad ...

Protest actions with the demand to exchange the captives and hostages has begun in Armenia – ARB Television

The Armenian government is interested in preventing the process of exchanging the captives and hostages. Yesterday, the residents of Berdavan city of Armenia held a protest action demanding that Karen Kazarian to be returned from ...

Why does the official Yerevan avoid exchanging the captives and hostages? – Azad Azerbaijan Television

The Armenian government is interested in preventing the process of exchanging the captives and hostages. Yesterday, the residents of Berdavan city of Armenia held a protest action demanding that Karen Kazarian to be returned from ...

Captives and hostages may be exchanged by the end of this year – ARB Television

According to the information provided by the Armenian mass media, Defense Minister of Armenia, chairman of the State Commission for Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons, David Tonoyan said that he has read about ...

“Azerbaijani hostages may be exchanged by the end of this year” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to REAL Television

According to the information provided by the Armenian mass media, Defense Minister of Armenia, chairman of the State Commission for Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons, David Tonoyan said that he has read about ...

Ahmad Shahidov attended the Sunday worship ceremony of the Georgian community of Gakh region

Well-known human rights defender, won the sympathy of the people of Gakh during the elections to the Milli Majlis (Parliament) Ahmad Shahidovduring his trip to the Gakh district visited the Georgian Church in Gakhbash village. ...

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in London

Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr.Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in the UK, has today visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in London. ...

“FETO is an international terrorist organization” – Ahmad Shahidov defended Turkey at the OSCE

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

The provocation of the armenian separatists was prevented and there was tension at the OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“Azerbaijani State is the guarantor of the rights of national minorities” – Ahmad Shahidov responds to Emin Huseynov at the OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“Exchange of the hostages can create trust between conflict sides” – Ahmad Shahidov appeals to Armenian officials at OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“The April 11 presidential elections once again demonstrated Azerbaijan’s commitment to democratic values” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at the OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“We will build our speech at OSCE on a different aspect” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB 24 Television

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will start its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE ...

Exchange of Azerbaijani hostages to Armenian military diversants to be put on the agenda of OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will start its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE ...

“The capture of armenian diversants put Armenia in difficult situation” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about Azerbaijani hostages

On July 15, Armenia’s intelligence-diversant group attempted to cross the line of contact between the Azerbaijan and Armenia in the direction of Gazakh region. According to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the provocation attempt ...

“Changing Azerbaijani hostages with Armenian diversants is on the agenda” – Ahmad Shahidov

On July 15, Armenia’s intelligence-diversant group attempted to cross the line of contact between the Azerbaijan and Armenia in the direction of Gazakh region. According to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the provocation attempt ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks on Azerbaijani hostages and Ganja events on “Channel 24” TV of Turkey

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov was guest of the “Moderator Night” program and answered the questions of well-known journalist Ardan Zenturk Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is ...

“Armenia ignores international calls on hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov gives interview to ATV

Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been subjected to torture by the Armenian side for last 4 years. Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov,who visited the occupied Kalbajar region on July 11, ...

“We need urgent decisions on Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB 24 Television

Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been subjected to torture by the Armenian side for last 4 years. Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov, who visited the occupied Kalbajar region on July ...

Ahmad Shahidov and Tural Abbasli participate in debate on live broadcast of “Yeni Musavat” Newspaper

We continue the discussions with different well-known thinkers in the live broadcast on Facebook Page of “Yeni Musavat” Newspaper.Today Chairman of the White Party Mr. Tural Abbasliand Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and ...

Ahmad Shahidov gave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the April 11 presidential election

The next presidential elections in Azerbaijan were held on April 11, 2018.Local and international observers were closely following the presidential elections in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rightsobserved elections in 25 regions of ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with Norwegian Ombudsman Mrs. Anne Lindboe

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Norwegian Ombudsman Institute in Oslo on April 3. Human rights defender met with ...

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw on the occasion of the 31 March Genocide Day

On the occasion of the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis on March 31, 1918, activists of the Union of Azerbaijanis in Poland held a protest action in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw. Protesters ...

Presidential elections in Azerbaijan were discussed at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw, Poland

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw, Poland. Human ...

Meeting with youth was held in Sheki city on 11 April – Presidential elections

On March 15, a public meeting of the youth voting for the first time was held in Sheki city. The meeting organized jointly by Sheki City Executive Power, Sheki City Youth and Sports Department and ...

Commemoration of Khojaly genocide was held in Turkey’s Mustafa Kaynak Anatolian High School

Young people aged 14-17 who are studying at high school were informed about Khojaly genocide and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of ...

Discussions on Khojaly genocide and the truth of Azerbaijan at Turkish DRT Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of Reformist Youth Public Union, who are on a working visit in Turkey, were guests at the live broadcast ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Turkish youth at “Khojaly genocide and Karabakh issue” conference at Pamukkale University

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of Reformist Youth Public Union, who are on a working visit in Turkey, attended “The Khojaly genocide and Karabakh ...

A photo exhibition featuring the Khojaly genocide was organized in Denizli, Turkey

The exhibition, organized at Pamukkale University, lasted for 10 days and hosted thousands of visitors A photo exhibition featuring the horrors of the Khojaly genocide was organized on 17-28 February in Denizli, Turkey, jointly by ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khojaly genocide at Dialogue Television of Northern Cyprus

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, joined the live broadcast of the Diyalog Television of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and talked about the Khojaly genocide, on February ...

The debate on the Khojaly genocide and the Karabakh conflict at the live broadcast of TRT World – Matthew Bryza, Ahmad Shahidov and Richard Giragosian

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Turkey, participated in debates at live broadcast of the “Newsmakers” program of TRT World. Former US ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks of Europe’s double standards at “Justice for Khojaly” conference at Istanbul Aydin University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice ...

Discussions on Khojaly genocide, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages at Turkish “Ulusal Channel” Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was a guest at the live broadcast of Turkish “Ulusal Channel” Television, on February 24. ...

Ahmad Shahidov made a speech at the conference “Justice for Khojaly” held at Istanbul Altınbash University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with Ombudsman of Albania Mrs. Erinda Ballanca

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, met with Ombudsman of Albania Mrs. Erinda Ballanca in Tirana on February 2. During the ...

Ahmad Shahidov meets Albanian religious leader Anastasios Yannoulatos

An exchange of views on freedom of religion in Albania was also held during the meeting Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to ...

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Turkish Embassy in Hungary

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic in Budapest. Meeting with Ambassador Ahmet Akif Oktay, ...

“Our activity in the PACE Winter Session has changed the international approach to issue of the Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was held on January 22-26 in Strasbourg, France. On the first day of the Session, the new president and vice-presidents of PACE, Commissioner ...

The issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed in PACE Winter Session

During the discussions in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, members of the Azerbaijani delegation conducted intensive work on the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Azerbaijani IDPs and hostages. The Winter ...

“We will raise the issue of Azeri hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev at the PACE Winter Session” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will be held in Strasbourg from 22 to 26 January. The PACE will elect its President and a new Commissioner for Human Rights. ...

Issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed on “Channel T” Television of Northern Cyprus

Answering questions of “Haber +” TV Program’s presenter Mrs. Ferda Ekinchi, the human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on Turkey-Azerbaijan-North Cyprus relations Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human ...

“We believe in the release of Azerbaijani hostages in the coming months and strengthened our activity in this direction” – Ahmad Shahidov

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke in an exclusive interview to CBC Azerbaijan TV on the work done to release Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for ...

The European Parliament was informed about the killing of 2-year-old Zahra

Speaking at the European Parliament’s Human Rights Subcommittee meeting, Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov said that the armenian armed forces targets the civilian population in the frontline Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for ...

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Hungary

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Budapest. During the meeting ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with the High Commissioner for Refugees and Migrants of Serbi

On November 10, the Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Europe, met with the High Commissioner for Refugees and Migrants of ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with the Serbian Ombudsman Mr. Zoran Pashalich

On November 8, the Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Europe, met with the Ombudsman of Republic of Serbia Mr. Zoran ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about the truths of Azerbaijan at a meeting with Ombudsman of Bosnia and Herzegovina

On November 7, the Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Europe, met with the Ombudsman of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mrs. Jasminka ...

Issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev raised at OSCE Vienna meeting

On November 6, the meeting of the OSCE on “The Role of Media in Counteracting of Disinformation, “Hate Speech” and Radicalization” took place in Vienna, Austria. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE ...

“Human rights and freedoms shouldn’t limit the national security of the countries” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at the OSCE Vienna meeting

The meeting of the OSCE on “Human Rights and National Security of Countries” took place in Vienna, Austria today. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal ...

“Google and Facebook have become more favorable for terrorism and separatism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the internet freedom at the OSCE Vienna Meeting

Today the International Conference, organized by The Austrian Chairmanship of the OSCE and the Czech Chairmanship of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers continued its work in Vienna, Austria. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE ...

The Cordelia Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims is launching an investigation into Azerbaijani hostages

Being on a working visit in Europe, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited The Cordelia Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims in Budapest. The Human Rights Defender, ...

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian embassy in Warsaw on Azerbaijani hostages

Kurdoglu Asgarov, the son of Dilgam Asgarov, who was taken hostage by armenians in Kalbajar, held a protest action in front of the Armenian embassy in Poland. Kurdoghlu Asgarov demanded freedom to Azeri hostages in ...

“One million Azerbaijani refugees are victims of humanitarian disaster” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the armenian occupation at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 21, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“The economic, social and cultural rights of the Turkish Cypriots are in danger” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke of embargoes facing Northern Cyprus at OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 20, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“I came here to say that no news from my father since last 7 months” – Dilgam Asgarov’s son spoke at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 19, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“This photo is a clear example of armenian fascism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke of 2-year-old Zahra at OSCE Warsaw meeting

On September 18, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

“The mutual relations of Azerbaijan and Georgian people can be an example for Europe” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the ethnic situation in the South Caucasus at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 15, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“Mosques in Shusha, Aghdam and Kalbajar collapsed, armenian churches built on site” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized Armenia at the OSCE Warsaw meeting

On September 14, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“There are equal political opportunities for everyone in Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized double standards towards Azerbaijan at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 13, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the democratic reforms and elections in South Caucasus at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 11, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“Dilgam Asgarov’s son’s speech at OSCE will increase international attention to our hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov

On September 11, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) starts its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the importance of social media in the life of youth in the trainings in Ganja

The opening ceremony of the project “School of Young Bloggers”, organised by the New Azerbaijan Party Ganja City Organization and the Reformist Youth Public Union, was held on July 24 with the support of the ...

The killing of 2 year old Zahra was discussed in Television of Islamic Republic of Iran

The killing of civilians by the armenian armed forces in the Alkhanli village of Fuzuli region of Azerbaijan is also in the international press. Killing of two-year-old Zahra Guliyeva by armenian armed forces was spoke ...

“We try to overcome the existing double standards with respect to the Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to CBC Azerbaijan Television

It is already 3 years that Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been taken hostage by armenian armed forces. On July 11, 2014, three Azerbaijani civilians – Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan ...

The killing of 2 year old Zahra was discussed in Cyprus State Television

The killing of civilians by the armenian armed forces in the Alkhanli village of Fuzuli region of Azerbaijan is also in the international press. Killing of two-year-old Zahra Guliyeva by armenian armed forces was spoke ...

“Armenia, which targets civilians, brutally violates the Geneva Conventions” – CBC Azerbaijan TV

On July 4 at about 20:40 (GMT+4 hours), the Armenian armed forces again violated ceasefire and, using 82-mm and 120-mm mortars and grenade launchers, shelled Azerbaijani positions and territories where the civilian population lives, namely ...

“International youth conference, planned in Khankandi is an act of sabotage by Armenia” – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

According to armenian media, it is planned to hold an international youth conference in occupied Azerbaijani city of Khankandi on 14-17 September, 2017. Alleged aim of the conference organized by the Ministry of Sport and ...

AIDHR calls for lifting of Qatar blockade: “This is a violation of international law”

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov: “We condemn actions taken against Qatar” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt severed relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of “supporting terrorists” and their arch-adversary Iran ...

Discussions about the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Gouliyev in Cyprus State Television

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information about Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in “Gundem Arti” (“Agenda Plus”) program of BRT State Television of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. To be in the working ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Cyprus TV

Human rights defender was a guest of the “Cyprus Agenda” broadcast in Cyprus TV of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus To be in the working visit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Head of Azerbaijan ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Istanbul Culture University

“Justice for Khodjaly” Week, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, held its next conference in Istanbul Culture University On 24th February, “Justice for Khodjaly” conference, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, was held in Istanbul ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the “Justice for Khodjaly” conference in Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

On 23rd February, “Justice for Khodjaly” conference, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, was held in Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. Made a welcome speech in the conference, chairman of RYPU Mr. Farid Shahbazli gave short information about the “Khodjaly Genocide” and ...

“There is a great potential for development of the Qatar-Azerbaijan relations” – Ahmad Shahidov

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights organised in Doha an international conference on “Human rights-based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” on February 20 and 21. ...

Qatar to host international conference of ombudsmen and human rights activists from Muslim countries

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights organised in Doha an international conference on “Human rights-based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” on February 20 and 21. Held under ...

Ahmad Shahidov talked about Azerbaijani hostages in “Chestno Govorya” TV program – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

Human rights defender responded to questions of journalist Mehriban Gasimova and talked about the work done in Europe for releasing Azerbaijani hostages In Febuary 3, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad ...

“Armenia ignores the international calls” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to CBC Azerbaijan

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov says that armenian authorities ignores the international laws and Europe countries turn a blind eye to it In his interview to CBC Azerbaijan Channel on February 2, Head of Azerbaijan ...

Ahmad Shahidov talked about the international support to Azerbaijani hostages – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

On February 1, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to CBC Azerbaijan Channel and talked about the work done for sake of defending rights of the ...

National Hero of Ukraine Nadejda Savchenko joins to defence of Azerbaijani hostages

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov met with Member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament) Nadejda Savchenko During his working visit in Ukraine on January 27, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad ...

Ahmad Shahidov talked about Azerbaijani hostages in the meeting with the Chair of Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation

Human Rights Defender gave an information about the Azerbaijani displaced persons to Mr. Gibril Deen During his working visit to Europe on January 24, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov ...

“The official institutions and civil society are working systematically on hostages from Kalbajar” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to “Sahar” channel

In his live interview to “Free Arena” program in Hamburg, Germany, Head of AIDHR informed about the 23rd Meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council and spoke about the work being done within the framework of the ...

“Court decision on Dilgam and Shahbaz is contrary to the Geneva Convention of 1949” – Report on the hostages from Kalbajar in OSCE Seminar

On November 23, OSCE Human Dimension Seminar “Promoting effective and integral justice systems: how to ensure the independence and quality of the judiciary” has ended in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the activity of the independent judiciary in the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On November 21-23, OSCE Human Dimension Seminar “Promoting effective and integral justice systems: how to ensure the independence and quality of the judiciary” took place in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“The armenian society is in information blockade and fed with false information” – Sargsyan regime has been exposed in the OSCE

The third OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on the topic of National Minorities, Bridge Building and Integration has concluded its work in Vienna, Austria on 11 November 2016. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE ...

“While armenian church is protected in Azerbaijan, the mosques in Shusha, Agdam have been destroyed” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the meeting of the OSCE in Vienna

The third OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on the topic of National Minorities, Bridge Building and Integration has started its work in Vienna, Austria on 10 November 2016. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE ...

“The greatest patron of children in Azerbaijan is Mehriban Aliyeva” – the speech about children’s rights in OSCE

On September 29, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...

“Europe may benefit from Azerbaijani model of multiculturalism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke in OSCE

On September 26, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE ...

“Proposed amendments to the Constitution of Azerbaijan are based on the rule of law” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE

On September 23, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE ...

“Azerbaijani model of the fight against human trafficking can be an example for Europe” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE

On September 22, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE ...

“Azerbaijani opposition holds rally 3 times a week” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke in OSCE

On September 21, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE institutions, ...

“Radicalism and extremism have no social base in Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov

Head of AIDHR spoke at the conference, organized in Lerik region On June 30, Conference on “Youths against religious radicalism and extremism” has been organized by Reformist Youths Public Union in Lerik region. Attended by ...

“Our activity consists of service to Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov, Head of AIDHR

Ahmad Shahidov presented a report on the occasion of 2 years anniversary of the founding of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights On June 1, Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights celebrates ...

7th Global Baku Forum: is the co-existence possible in Nagorno-Karabakh?

The 7th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on the theme “Living Together in Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal” have been ended on April 27. At the panel discussion which joined by ...

Al Jazeera: “Armenian armed forces intensively break cease fire throughout Tartar, Fuzuli and Goranboy”

Al Jazeera TV channel broadcasted a live program from Tartar region of Azerbaijan as the tension is escalated in the frontline of Azerbaijan and Armenia on April 7. The program demonstrated ruins of civilians properties ...

“Armenian armed forces target civilians who reside alongside the frontline” – Ahmad Shahidov

On April 7 Ahmad Shahidov, Human rights defender visited homes and properties in Tartar that destroyed as the result of Armenian side’s artillery shots. Together with correspondents of Al Jazeera special the program has been prepared during which Head of ...

UN Human Rights Council’s 31st regular session kicks off

The session brought together high ranked officials in Geneva UN 31st regular session of the Human Rights Council has kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland on February 29. The session which attended by high ranked state ...

Silent protest on hostages of Khalbajar district to be held at the European Parliament

Human rights defender held a silent protest on demanding release of Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev, hostages of Kalbajar district, through the display of their photos Being invited to the European Parliament debates “Tendencies of ...

UN brings together human rights advocates around Muslim countries for conducting discussions in Qatar

Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov also attends international human rights conference to be organized in Doha The international human rights conference to be organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) ...

Radicalism, terror and human rights to be discussed at the European Parliament

Ahmad Shahidov commented on multiculturalism traditions of Azerbaijan European Parliament’s hearing on “Religion, Security and Human Rights” has been conducted in Brussels, Belgium on December 10. The meeting which attended by officials, religious leaders, human ...

Parliamentary elections held in Azerbaijan to be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting of PACE

Standing Committee meeting of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been held in Sofia, Bulgaria On November 27 Standing Committee meeting of PACE has been conducted in Sofia, Bulgaria. The issues of human ...

“Human rights are becoming less important in the UN agenda” – Ahmad Shahidov

Attending United Nations Forum in Geneva on November 16-18, Ahmad Shahidov, head of AIDHR shared his views on conducted discussions The 4th Annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights has been organized in ...

Ahmad Shahidov talks about negative aspects of juridical system of Azerbaijan – OSCE Warsaw Meeting

Human Dimension Implementation Meeting organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has continued its next session on September 24. Being attended by high raked officials, ministers, Ambassadors, NGOs representatives and ...

Human Rights advocates around world get together for debating extremism

The international conference under the titled of “Combating Hate Speech and Extremism” is organized by the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar (NHRC) in Doha on September 15. Groundbreaking gathering attended by human rights advocates, ombudsmen and ...

Ahmad Shahidov holds discussions with Cyprus leading human rights advocate

Head of AIDHR puts forward an idea of implementing joint project on supporting rights of Northern Cyprus citizens As a part of his working visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ahmad Shahidov, Head ...

Head of AIDHR makes a speech on mass murder of Muslims in China and Myanmar at OSCE meeting – VIDEO

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights’ (ODIHR) two days international conference on “Freedom of Religion or Belief, Fostering Mutual Respect and Understanding” has commenced in Vienna, Austria on July 2. The conference will ...

Head of AIDHR has interviewed “New Eastern Europe” and talked about human rights – VIDEO

During his conversation with Bartosz Marcinkowski, assistant editor of “New Eastern Europe”, Ahmad Shahidov touched on Nagorno Karabakh conflict In the framework of his working visit to Europe Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute ...

Summer Session of PACE features hearings on Azerbaijan – VIDEO

Joining the discussions Ahmad Shahidov talked about anti-propaganda campaigns conducted by Armenian MPs On June 23 the next session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has continued in Strasbourg, France. The ...

Human rights defender to discuss human rights issue with OSCE Secretary General

Ahmad Shahidov conveyed his concern to Lamberto Zannier over the closing down OSCE office in Baku Panel discussions of the 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum is underway. The forum that was attended ...

“Closing down OSCE office in Baku raises a concern” – AIDHR

Ahmad Shahidov: ”OSCE plays an important role in ensuring democracy in Azerbaijan and peaceful solution of Nagorno Kharabakh conflict” Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a letter to OSCE headquarter ...

AIDHR conducts monitoring on the National Council‘s demonstration to be held on 5 April

Ahmad Shahidov: “I will make a reporting speech on state of freedoms of peaceful assembly in Azerbaijan during the OSCE forthcoming meeting to be held 16-17 April” Members of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human ...

At the trial in the case of Intigam Aliyev testimony are given in his favor

On Tuesday at the trial in the case of the head of the Legal Enlightenment Society (LES) Intigam Aliyev  victims gave testimonies.  The last spoke Gyulnar Mehdiyeva, a former lawyer of the NGO. According to ...

EU Appreciates Azerbaijan’s Fulfillment of Neighborhood Program

The report of the European Commission on the implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) in Azerbaijan in 2014 noted the deterioration of conditions for the activities of civil society, increasing pressure on NGOs, activists ...

Leyla Yunus’s Lawyer about Her Condition

The lawyer of the human rights activist Leyla Yunus, Elchin Gambarov in an interview with Turan told about the state of her health and about the investigation. Question: What is the state of health of ...

U.S. voices concerns over the deteriorating situation for civil society, media in Azerbaijan

Washington remains concerned about the deteriorating situation for civil society in Azerbaijan, including journalists and media outlets, US Ambassador Daniel Baer, US Representative to the OSCE, noted in his recent statement delivered to the organization’s ...

Bashir Suleymanli: the majority of the prisoners are under the age of 35 years

Bashir Suleymanli, the executive director of the Elections Monitoring and  Democracy’s Studies Center (EMDS) who was released yesterday  in accordance with the presidential decree of pardon, said he expects free more political prisoners. “Of course, ...

Prisoner on a hunger strike is taken to the closed jail

Prisoner Elshan Pashayev  who is on hunger strike from 2 March  in jail N1  will be transferred to a closed prison, Turan was told the prisoner’s mother Lida Pashayeva. According to her,  a trial took ...

Human rights defenders around the world got together in Geneva

7th Annual Geneva Summit on  Human Rights and Democracy kicked off The 7th Summit for Human Rights and Democracy took place in Geneva, on 24 February. High level international summit which brought together about two thousand ...

Re-trial of Lamia Guliyeva Starts

Today at Baku Appeal Court a preparatory meeting was held on the case of Lamia Guliyeva, who was convicted twice while in prison and after giving birth to a child there. Lamia Guliyeva in 2003 ...

Civil Rights Defenders defend Emin Huseynov

International human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders called on the Azerbaijani authorities to drop charges against well-known Azerbaijani activist Emin Huseynov. The statement says that Huseynov was forced to seek asylum in the Embassy of ...

The Azerbaijani government does not comply with the decision of the ECHR

The Azerbaijani government is delaying execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of a former police officer Mushvig Jannatov. On July 31, 2014 the ECHR found a violation of ...

Victims Reported No Claims against Rasul Jafarov

The Baku Court of Grave Crimes today continued the trial against the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov. At the beginning of the trial the judge Eldar Ismailov suggested Jafarov testify. However, the human rights activist ...

Ilham Aliyev and Thorbjorn Jagland discuss democracy issues

President Ilham Aliyev within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, met with Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjorn Jagland. The sides exchanged views on the processes taking place in Azerbaijan, the situation ...

Criminal Case Started into Murder in Courtroom in Balakan

A criminal case has been initiated on the murder in the courtroom in Balakan. On February 4 at the hearing one of the victims on this criminal case, Elshan Hipiyev attacked with a knife on ...

Preliminary hearing in the caseof Siraj Kerimli

Baku  Serious  Crimes Court, chaired by Ahmed Guliyev, held a preparatory hearing in the case Siraj Kerimli accused  of  having drugs. He is the son of an activist of the party “Musavat”, Ragif Kerimli, brother ...

Representatives of the Ombudsman seeking the father of Lamia Guliyeva’s child

On behalf of the Ombudswoman, the members of the National Preventive Force on the Prevention of Torture visited a prisoner whom the convicted Lamia Guliyeva called the father of her child.  Lamia Guliyeva was convicted ...

PFPA activist in Nakhchivan sentenced to imprisonment

Trial  in the case of Hijran Qasimov, the activist of  Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is accused of drug possession, finished today in the Nakhchivan City Court. The court sentenced him to 2.5 ...

Intigam Aliyev protesting against the actions of the court refused to testify

At the trial in the case of Intigam Aliyev  the  defense made a new application. According to  the lawyer Shahla Humbatova, in particular, was put forward a request for an examination of handwriting signatures delivered ...

IBAHRI Calls on Azerbaijan Court Not to Disbar Defense Lawyer Khalid Bagirov

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls on Azerbaijan’s Nizami District Court not to disbar criminal defense lawyer Khalid Bagirov, and to ensure that the hearing, scheduled for 2 February 2015, respects his right to ...

Rasul Jafarov: Court will prove my innocence

On February 2will be the sixth  month since the arrest of human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. In  the interview with Turan, he shared his impressions of his criminal case, and life in captivity. Q: Six ...

Arrested activist initiates campaign “Voices of Victims”

Arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov initiated the campaign “Voices of Victims”. The purpose of the initiative  is  to assess the mass murder of civilians in Baku on 20 January 1990 the Soviet troops from ...

Aynur Imranova: I Am Interrogated Daily

The investigative journalist Aynur Imranova after the arrest of her colleague Khadija Ismailova (December 6) is almost daily questioned by the prosecutor as a witness. As Imranova told Turan, she is alternately questioned in the ...

Kura flood victim go to Strasbourg

The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan considered  14 complaints of citizens against the Ministry of Emergency Situations. All of them were affected by flooding in the Kura river four years ago. According to the staff of ...

Elchin Behbudov holds monitoring in jail of MNS

The head of the Committee against Torture, Elchin Behbudov,within the frameworks of the  monitoring of prison MNS,  visited the former chief of department of the  Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO) Elshan Mustafayev, who is accused of ...

Property Rights for Realty Created or Acquired Prior to June 29, 2004 to Be Recognized in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed on January 13 a decree “On approval of the List of documents proving entitlement to acquired or created properties before the entry into force of the Law of AR “On ...

Behbudov: Armenian Soldier Expressed Desire to Go to Another Country

The head of the Azerbaijani Committee against Torture Elchin Behbudov during the monitoring of the guardhouse of the Military Police of the Ministry of Defense met with the Armenian serviceman Arsen Baghdasaryan contained there along ...

Washington event: US backs independent voices, seeks ‘engagement’ with Azerbaijan

Washington on Monday made it clear that it will continue to support independent voices in Azerbaijan while seeking a way to “engage constructively” with the Azeri government. “We want to engage with Azerbaijan more vigorously ...

Sentence on Yadigar Sadigov Reduced

The Supreme Court today declined 6 months in the jail term for the deputy chairman of Musavat Yadigar Sadigov. This was on the Facebook page of the head of Musavat, Arif Hajili. The head of ...

The Supreme Court postpones consideration of the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov and Tofig Yagublu

On Tuesday a Supreme Court, chaired by Imran Hajibayov, started hearing in the case of the leader of REAL Ilgar Mamedov and deputy chairman of the party “Musavat” Tofig Yagublu convicted in connection with the ...

Popular Front Party Activist Elvin Abdullayev Arrested for 4 Months

The Khatai District Court of Baku on January 10 selected a preventive measure of arrest for the activist of the Youth Committee of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Elvin Abdullayev for a period ...

Anar Mammadov is transferred to jail N13

Quarantine period of human rights activist Anar Mammadov, who was transferred to jail N13, completed his relatives told. In spite of certain health problems, Mammadov maintains good spirits. He did not complain about the conditions ...

Situation in Azerbaijan to Be Discussed in Washington

Hearings on the situation in Azerbaijan will be held in Washington D.C. on January 12. The discussion entitled “Silencing independent voices in Azerbaijan” is organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). As noted in ...

The case of Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyevis sent to court

Criminal cases against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev were transferred to the Baku Serious  Crimes Court. In the near future the appointment of judges who will consider the case, is expected, according ...

Azerbaijan to hold municipal elections today

15,035 members will be elected to 1,607 municipalities as the result of voting to be held in 118 constituencies, except the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. 37,077 candidates are running in the municipal elections. Candidates of ...

26th Anniversary of Deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia

26 years have passed since the last deportation of Azerbaijanis from Armenia. Azerbaijani population was expelled from the 172 settlements on the territory of 8,000 square kilometers. The total number of people deported in the ...

Court of Appeal upholds the young activist in jail

Baku Court of Appeal refused to satisfy the complaint of a member of the NIDA Movement Omar Mamedov, who asked to cancel the decision of the Court of First Instance and justify it. Omar Mamedov ...

Islamic Party Asks President to Release Islamists

The Islamic Party asked the head of state to the release the convicted members of the party from prison. The appeal says about the humanism of Islam and the construction of new mosques in Azerbaijan. ...

PFPA Activist Arrested for 25 Days

Sabirabad District Court on December 18 arrested for 25 days the Popular Front Party activist Miraga Abbasov on charges of resisting arrest and evading military service. The Deputy Chairman of PFPA, Abulfaz Gurbanli told Turan ...

CM Council of Europe calls for the immediate release of Ilgar Mamedov

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe addressed the issue of execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case on the complaint of Ilgar Mamedov. The Committee ...

Court of Appeals Keeps Rasul Jafarov behind Bars

Today the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of the human rights defender Rasul Jafarov to replace his arrest by house arrest. As the Lawyer Gunay Ismayilova told Turan, the decision of the court ...

Court of Appeal Left NIDA Activists Behind Bars

The Court of Appeal chaired by Hasan Akhmedov upheld the verdict on 6 activists of the youth organization NIDA. As the correspondent of Turan reported, in the courtroom were representatives of the diplomatic corps. Upon ...

“Prior to the municipality elections some irregularities have occurred” – AIDHR

An election will be held for the local self-government circles – municipalities in Azerbaijan on December 23, 2014. Far in advance of Election Day Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) made a statement ...

Heavier charges Against Rasul Jafarov

The investigation brought a new charge against the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov. According to his lawyer Gunay Ismayilova, the new charges are as follows: forgery and misappropriation – Articles 313 and 179.3.2 of ...

Madat Guliyev: Leila Yunus does not have health problems

The head of the Prison Service Madat Guliyev said  that the arrested human rights activist Leyla Yunus does not suffer from any health problems. He also denied reports about violation of their rights. Today, in ...

Red Cross Workers Visited the Arrested Kelbajar Men

Employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited the Azerbaijani prisoners in Karabakh, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev. These former residents of the Kelbajar region were arrested by the Armenian side in June ...

The US Embassy Put Forward Leyla Yunus for Prize For Courage

The US Embassy in Azerbaijan put forward Leyla Yunus for one of the most prestigious international awards of the world, For Courage (International Women of Courage Award) established by the US State Department. This award ...

Secretary General of Council of Europe: Khadija Ismayilova Should Be Released Immediately

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland demanded the immediate release of the arrested journalist Khadija Ismayilova. In his statement of 9 December Jagland expressed concern about the decision of the court ...

PACE President Condemns Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova

PACE President Anne Brasseur expressed deep concern over the arrest of journalist Khadija Ismayilova. “Taking into account the recent arrests of prominent human rights defenders – many of whom are valuable partners of the Council ...

Representatives of Working Group Call on Attorney General to Release Intigam Aliyev

NGO representatives in the joint working group (JWG) on Human Rights appealed to the General Prosecutor’s Office to release the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev and create the conditions for his treatment. Turan was reported ...

Prison Service: State of Leyla Yunus Normal

The Prison Service has denied the statement of lawyers on the deteriorating health status of the human rights activist Leyla Yunus. “Reports of health problems at Leyla Yunus are unfounded. Leyla Yunus is in a ...

Amnesty International Concerned for Intigam Aliyev

Amnesty International expressed concern about the deteriorating state of the “prisoner of conscience” Intigam Aliyev and refusal to provide him with medical care. Amnesty International calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to immediately and unconditionally release ...

Ilgar Mamedov Appeals

Yesterday the lawyer Fuad Agayev filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in connection with the leader of the Movement REAL Ilgar Mamedov. As the lawyer told Turan, in the complaint, he asks to cancel ...

European Court rules in favor of Azerbaijani believers

The European Court of Human Rights found a violation of the rights of citizens of Azerbaijan Azer Samedov and Ilgar Allahverdiyev (Ibrahimoglu) for the freedom of assembly guaranteed by Article 11 of the Convention on ...

Authorities Preparing New Law “On Advertising”

On Friday, the Economic Policy Committee of the Milli Mejlis (MM) held a public discussion of the draft of the new law “On Advertising”. The hearing was attended by the head of the unit Safa ...

Prosecutors Return Materials on Cases sent by Intigam Aliyev to European Court

The General Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan returned the materials seized during a search of the office of Intigam Aliyev relating to cases of citizens in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Turan was told ...

The term of arrest of Leyla Yunus extended for another 4 months

Today the Nasimi District Court under the chairmanship of Babak Panahov reviewed the General Prosecutor Office’s requirement to extend the arrest of the human rights activist Leyla Yunus. The lawyer Elchin Gambarov told Turan the ...

The term of Intigam Aliyev’s arrest extended for three months

Today the Nasimi District Court of Baku considered the submission of the prosecution to extend the arrest of the head of the Legal Education Society Intigam Aliyev. The court granted  the request and extended the ...

The next municipal elections are scheduled for December 23

The next municipal elections in Azerbaijan are scheduled for December 23, 2014. This decision  has been adopted today  by the  CEC of Azerbaijan. According to Mazahir Panahov, the head of the Central Election Commission, since ...

Parliament tightens the requirements for foreign donors

The Milli Majlis amended the legislation on NGOs introducing toughened conditions for the activities of foreign donors. In particular, amendments were adopted to the laws “On the non-governmental organizations (public associations and foundations)” and “On ...

Armenians preparing trial over Kalbacar “partisans”

The first session of the court in the case of Shahbaz Guliyev and Dilgam Asgarova, two Azerbaijani citizens detained in the  Kalbajar  region, will take place in the court of Khankendi on October 27. Notably, ...

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry: “Washington we cannot decree”

Successive attempts of the U.S. intervention in the internal affairs of Azerbaijan is absolutely unacceptable, said Acting Foreign Ministry spokesman Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev, commenting on the statement of the  spokesman of the U.S. State Department ...

Intigam Aliyev continues advocacy in jail

The lawyer Anar Gasymly visited the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev in Baku Prison N1 on September 6. However wardens again censored the records prepared by the human rights activist for the lawyer. Turan was ...

Head of AIDHR attends discussions held with UN representatives

United Nations Office in Azerbaijan hosted a meeting with participation of leading Human rights defenders and heads of NGOs on September 8. In the frame of gathering representatives of sub-Committee Against Torture (CAT) established in ...

A man who attacked journalist Seymour Hazy is arrested

Muharram Hasanov,  who  made a provocation against journalist Seymour Hazy, is arrested.  On August 29 employee “Azadlig” newspaper and a leading on-line program “Azerbaijani hour” Seymur Ghazi was arrested in the village of Jeyranbatan.  On ...

IREX appeal against the actions of the investigators in court

On Friday September, 5th, representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office came unannounced to the IREX office in Baku. They brought an order issued by the Court of Yasamal, and took away all computers, and other equipment ...

Amnesty International calls to immediately, impartially and effectively investigate the attack on Ilgar Nasibov

Independent Azerbaijani journalist, Ilgar Nasibov, and his family continue receiving threats after he was brutally attacked by unidentified people on 21 August. Azerbaijani journalist and human rights defender Ilgar Nasibov was severely beaten by unidentified ...

Nasibov is recognized a victim, but not serious

Human rights activist and journalist  Ilgar Nasibov,  who was brutally beaten by a group of persons on August 21 in  Nakhchivan, was invited today  to the police department of the city of Nakhchivan, and was ...

Videos refute the version of investigators on Ismayilli events

At the trial of Ismayilli events on Thursday  the Sheki Court of Appeal watched videos. According to special correspondent of  Turan, in the video, filmed by the Task Group of the  Prosecutor’s Office  on January ...

Nasibov: There are still threats to our security

Brutally beaten in Nakhchivan August 21 the activist Ilgar Nasibov does not feel safe. Nasibov returned to Nakhchivan in the evening on September 1 after a brief medical examination in Turkey. “At the moment I’m ...

The court accepted complaint against Eldaniz Guliyev

Today the Nasimi District Court of Baku started considering the complaint against the Chairman of the Association of the intelligentsia, Movie Director Eldaniz Guliyev. The judge in the case is Khanum Hasanova. As Eldaniz Guliyev ...

Shahin Hasanli: Radicals discredit Islam

Incitement to hatred between the trends in Islam contradicts the ideas of religion. The basic idea of ​​the Koran is precisely in uniting Muslims around shared values. If a group of people using the slogans ...

Gubad Ibadoglu: Accusations against NGOs is absurdity

The Nasimi and Sabail district courts arrested bank accounts  of the known economic expert Gubad Ibadoglu and the  Center for Civic Initiatives (CCI) led by him. Last week Ibadoglu himself  was questioned as a witness ...

Pressure on Leyla Yunus does not stop in jail

The arrested human rights activist Leyla Yunus sent to the Committee for the Protection of her rights a letter, which reports on pressure on her in the Baku Prison N 1. This was at the ...

Developers refused registration of housing certificates

For half a year as developers do not issue housing certificates to raise funds for housing finance. Although housing construction in Azerbaijan during this time acquired a higher scale. Regulatory framework for the issuance and ...

At trial of the son of human rights defender O.Gyulalyev

In Khatai District Court on Friday under the chairmanship of Bakhtiyar Mammadov held a preparatory meeting on the case of 17-year-old Ali Gyulalyev – the son of a human rights activist Oktay Gyulalyev. He is ...

Court upholds Rasul Jafarov in custody

Baku Court of Appeal (ALS) considered the complaint of human rights activist Rasul Jafarov asking to replace his arrest on house arrest. The appeal stated that Jafarov does not intend to hide from the investigation ...

Ch. Strasser: systemic suppression of civil society in Azerbaijan

«Since July this year another and more systematic narrowing the scope of the activities of civil society in Azerbaijan is observed,” stated former PACE rapporteur on political prisoners in Azerbaijan ,Christopher Strasser. Currently, he is ...

State Department condems beating of Azerbaijani journalist and human rights activist

Spokeperson of the US State Department Jen Psaki has made a statement about severe beating of Ilgar Nasibov. “We condemn the August 21 beating in Nakhchivan City, Azerbaijan of noted civil society activist Ilgar Nasibov, ...

Low level of public services

In 2000, the housing stock of the country at 27.7% was achieved with hot water, to July 1, 2014 this kind of utility services provided 8.8% of the housing. The State Statistics Committee considered normal ...

UN experts concerned with the problems of civil society in Azerbaijan

Economic Development of Azerbaijan should be based on human rights and open dialogue. This is the general opinion of the members of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, who visited Azerbaijan to ...

8 international organizations call to Investigate brutal attack on Ilgar Nasibov

The brutal attack on the journalist Ilgar Nasibov, in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, is an outrage and Azerbaijan’s authorities should ensure a prompt, effective and impartial investigation, Front Line Defenders, Human Rights House Foundation, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, ...

Detained the head of the Geygel department of Musavat

This morning, the Chairman of the Geygel branch of the party Musavat, Sabutay Guluzadeh was detained by police. He was accused that his barn door opens in the direction of a school. Turan obtained the ...

Confidentiality of correspondence of lawyer Intigam Aliyev violated in jail

The Baku prison number 1 violated the confidentiality of correspondence of the contained therein human rights defender Intigam Aliyev and his lawyer Anar Gasymly. As the lawyer told Turan, there are no problems with the ...

The number of abortions increases

According to the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan the number of abortions is constantly growing. Thus, in 2000, women aged 15 to 49 years made ​​95.200 abortions, in 2013 there were – 146,600. Per thousand ...

UN experts will share the primary estimates of the impact of business on human rights

The Working Group of Experts will hold on August 27 press conference at the UN office in Baku, and will present a primary data on the impact of business on human rights in Azerbaijan. Experts ...

Seminar to counter religious extremism

Training seminar devoted to countering religious extremism took place in the region of Lankaran. The event was organized by the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, and is conducted in one of the “sensitive” ...

The owner of the destroyed house fined at 200 AZN

A citizen Azer Asgarov, who owned a private house at 8 Talat Shikhaliyev Street, has been fined by the Narimanov District Court in Baku at 200 manat. Recall that Asgarov leased his mansion as an ...

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry did not recognize presidential elections in Abkhazia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan reiterates its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and declares that it does not recognize the so-called “presidential elections “conducted in Abkhazia, ...

At last forensic examination os Ilgar Nasibov is conducted

On the afternoon on Monday in Nakhchivan was a forensic examination of the human rights activist and journalist Ilgar Nasibov who was severely beaten on August 21. According to Malahat Nasibova, Ilgar’s wife, the conclusion ...

IRFS shames the Council of Europe

The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) stated that it is in shock after a near-fatal attack on the well-known journalist Ilgar Nasibov in Azerbaijan. With this attack, which was particularly shocking in its ...

Kuradahani jail accepts the transfer to Leyla Yunus

Jamil Hasanli, a Chairman of the National Council and a family friend of Leyla Yunus, MD Azad Isazade visited Kurdakhani jail. They took the package to human rights activist Leyla Yunus. According to Jamil Hasanli, ...

Are Azerbaijanis in Dagestan harassed?

The Azerbaijanis living compactly in the Derbent region of Dagestan protest actions against the unlawful decisions of the leadership of this country, was announced at today’s press conference at the International Press Center, organized by ...

OSCE Representative alarmed by brutal attack on journalist in Azerbaijan

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said she was alarmed by yesterday’s violent attack on journalist Ilgar Nasibov in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan. “I call on the authorities to conduct a swift and ...

At the trial of Anar Mammadli Court of Appeal rejected all petitions

The Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Aflatun Gasimov today held a preliminary hearing on the case of the convicted head of the Election Monitoring Center Anar Mammadli and two other activists, Bashir Suleymanli and ...

Arif Yunus received the first transfer of food and medicine

The first time since his arrest on August 4, the political expert Arif Yunus was able to get a transfer of food and medicine. The Department of Homeland Security allowed the family friend Azad Isazadeh ...

Hasanov: Azerbaijan does not comply with the CE penal rules

Former political prisoners are concerned about the conditions of the “prisoners of conscience,” said Elshan Hasanov, the coordinator of the Public Alliance “Azerbaijan has no political prisoners.” Despite old age and disease, a known human ...

Trial against human rights defender starts in Salyan

In the Lankaran Court of Grave Crimes today began the proceedings against Emil Mammadov – head of the NGO Promotion of Democracy from Salyan. Mammadov was detained on 13 May and was arrested on charges ...

A number of organizations supporting a single list of political prisoners grows

Public Alliance “Azerbaijan has no political prisoners” issued a statement in support of a single list of political prisoners. The statement authors argue that the list reflects the real picture, and it has been prepared ...

International institutions troubled about health of Leyla Yunus

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), has received new information and requests urgent intervention ...

Leyla Yunus in serious condition – lawyer

On August 19 the lawyer Alaif Hasanov visited in detention the human rights defenders Leila Yunus and Intigam Aliyev, reported Radio Liberty. “Leila Yunus is contained in a cell measuring 12 square meters, where there ...

Appeal by blogger Omar Mamedov

Today the Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Jamal Ramazanov held a preliminary hearing on the complaint from the blogger Omar Mamedov, who was sentenced to five years on charges of drug trafficking. The Defense ...

Court upheld Rasul Jafarov custody

Today the Nasimi District Court under the chairmanship of Shalala Hasanova considered the application of the human rights activist Rasul Jafarov to replace the measure of restraint by house arrest. The judge did not grant ...

Azerbaijan strengthens measures against Ebola virus

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Azerbaijan is not included in the risk group of the spread of the Ebola virus. However, the penetration of this dangerous virus cannot be excluded. For this reason, ...

Persecution of rights activists must stop – UN experts call on the Government of Azerbaijan

United Nations human rights experts* today condemned the growing tendency to prosecute prominent human rights defenders in Azerbaijan, and urged the Government “to show leadership and reverse the trend of repression, criminalization and prosecution of ...

Preliminary hearing on the appeal of Anar Mammadov postponed

Preliminary hearing in the case of the head of the Election Monitoring Center Anar Mammadov and two other activists, scheduled for August 18 in the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA),  has been postponed. The reason ...

Meeting of the committee to protect the rights of Yunus spouses

Committee to Protect  the spouses  Leyla and Arif   was held on Monday in the office of the Association of Intellectuals. Chairman of the Committee Jamil Hasanli said that the Committee shall protect not only the ...

Flash mob to support human rights activist Rasul Jafarov

A rally to support  the arrested human rights activist Rasul Jafarov took place in the city of Sheki on the occasion of his 30th birthday. The rally was held in front of the ancient fortress of ...

RWB: Campaign targets include major media support NGOs

The Azerbaijani government has been waging an unprecedented drive since July against human rights advocates, independent journalists, and their supporters. On 14 May, Azerbaijan assumed the chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s ministerial committee. Recent ...

Amnesty International recognized the brothers Kerimli “prisoners of conscience”

Amnesty International has recognized members of the party Musavat Faraj and Siraj Kerimovs arrested on charges of selling drugs prisoners of conscience. In a statement, the organization said that the two brothers were tortured to ...

Nobel Women: Release human rights activist Leyla Yunus

The Nobel Women’s Initiative calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to release human rights defenders Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus. Leyla is the founding director of the Peace and Democracy Institute in Baku and a friend of the Nobel ...

Jamil Hasanli heads committee to protect the rights of spouses Yunus

Ramiz Yunus, brother of the  arrested conflictologist Arif Yunus made ​​a statement in which he thanked all those who supported Leyla and Arif Yunus. Ramiz Yunus, who lives in the USA asked in his statement ...

Group of political parties establish the Joint Center of Legal Protection

A meeting of representatives of political parties in the country dedicated to the issue of political prisoners and government pressure on civil society took place on Friday in the office Classic Popular Front Party . ...

Leyla Yunus: I face moral and physical pressure

Under arrest since July 30, the director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy Leyla Yunus got a chance to call from Detention Facility №1 in Kurdakhani and report on her conditions. In the talk ...

US urges Baku to release activists, stop freezing organizations’ and individuals’ bank accounts

Amid intensifying crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, US on Thursday strongly urged Baku authorities to halt the continuing arrests of peaceful activists, to stop freezing organizations’ and individuals’ bank accounts, and to release those ...

Intigam Aliyev could be charged with possession of bladed weapons

Yesterday the investigator investigating the case of the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev appointed an expertise to establish whether the ornamental daggers seized in his apartment are cold weapons. Turan was told by the lawyer ...

Health of Leyla and Arif Yunus remains seriuos

Health of the human rights defenders Leyla and Arif Yunus remains average serious, according to the family friend and physician Azad Isazadewhoc spoke on August 12 on the phone with Yunus. “She suffers from chronic ...

Prosecutor’s office interrogates the lawyer of the IRFS

On Thursday a lawyer of the Institute of Reporters Freedom and Safety (IRFS) Gunay Ismaylova was interrogated for three hours in the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General for Serious Crimes. The interrogation was conducted ...

Murad Adilov arrested for three months

The court arrested Murad Adilov, brother of Natig Adilov, the employee of the newspaper “Azadlig” and press secretary of the leader of the Popular Front Party, for three months on charges of drug possession. On ...

Apellation Court upholds Intigam Aliyev in custody

Baku Court of Appeal chaired by Amira Bayramova considered the appeal of Intigam Aliyev , the head the Legal Enlightenment Society, who appealed his arrest. According to his lawyer Fariz Namazly, the court dismissed the ...

Court trail for the convicted on Ismayilli events will continue on September 3

On Wednesday Sheki Court of Appeal continued the appeal in the case of the convicted on the riots in Ismayilly in January 2013. The Court of Sheki convicted on March 2013, 18 people for participating ...

The term of arrest of Thale Bagirzade extended for another four months

Today Sabunchu District Court of Baku, chaired by Suleyman Agayev completed a new trial in the case of theologian Thale Bagirzade. The court found him guilty under Article 317-1 (storage of prohibited items in the ...

“Statistical figures of suicide rates in Azerbaijan leave deep concerns” – AIDHR

535 suicide facts were registered in 2013; the figures are 260 within 6 months of 2014 Recent increased number of suicide rates in Azerbaijan stems from not only social problems, people’s attitude towards one anther ...

Court of Appeal upheld ex-minister in custody

The Sumgayit Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by the former Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Nijat Guliyev, sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment on charges of illegal possession of weapons. The court upheld the verdict ...

Amnesty International: Intigam Aliyev – Prisoner of Conscience

Amnesty International has recognized Azerbaijani human rights activist Intigam Aliyev “prisoner of conscience” and called for his immediate release. In a special statement, Amnesty International, on Tuesday, noted that Aliyev was arrested on trumped up ...

Judge evicts Ilgar Mammadov from the court hall

Today Sheki Court of Appeal considered the appeal on Ismayilli events in 2013. In March 2013 the Sheki Court convicted 18 people for participating and organizing riots in the region of Ismayilly in January of ...

Health of Leyla Yunus deteriorates

The health of a human rights activist Leyla Yunus, who is in Baku prison and suffers from diabetes deteriorated, she told her friends. According to Turan, a civil rights activist, doctor Azad Isazade said that ...

Appeals from Anar Mammadli

The Baku Court of Appeal (BCA) scheduled for August 18 a preliminary hearing on the case of the head of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Training Center (EMDTC) Anar Mammadli and two other activists. Recall ...

PFPA activist arrested on charges of drug possession

August 11 armed police came to the house of the father of a PFPA activist, journalist of the newspaper Azadlig Natig Adilov in Sabirabad. “Armed men in masks that came to our place found a ...

Intigam Aliyev kept in prison under severe conditions

Head of the Legal Education Society Intigam Aliyev is still contained in the Baku prison in the so-called “quarantine”, the human rights activist’s daughter Narmin Karimli wrote at her Facebook account. He is still kept ...

CE Secretary General called İlham Aliyev

Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland called on Monday to the president İlham Aliyev. By results of the conversation he made a statement: “In a telephone conversation with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan this morning, ...

Nine parties form Committee to Protect the rights of the arrested human righst defenders

Representatives of the opposition forces of Azerbaijan held today at the headquarters of the “Classical” Popular Front (CPFPA) a hearing in connection with the recent arrests of prominent civil society activists. The participants expressed their ...

Pashazade calls on Karekin II to affect the Armenian authorities

Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO), Sheykhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade called on the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, to influence the Armenian authorities to withdraw troops from Azerbaijani territories, and take a constructive position ...

The Court of Appeals leaves Arif Yunus in custody

Today Baku Appeals Court considered the appeal conflictologist Arif Yunus warrant. Arif Yunus presented when considering complaints, Turan was told by his lawyer Khalid Bagirov. The court dismissed the complaint, leaving Yunus under arrest. On ...

Yunus’s deprivation of diet and medication is dangerous for her condition

The prolonged detention of human rights activist Leyla Yunus, who suffers from an acute form of diabetes, and needs a diet intake and medications, can lead to serious consequences. Such an opinion in an interview ...

Office of IRFS sealed

On Monday morning, the investigating authorities sealed the office of the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety. The IRFS employees told Turan two prosecutors came to the office and asked to vacate the premises, and ...

Poland condemns politically motivated arrests of Azerbaijani activists

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland expresses concern over politically motivated arrests of Azerbaijani civil society activists. The statement of the press-service of the Polish MFA reads: “We were especially dismayed ...

Dunja Mijatovic: Harassment of media freedom activists in Azerbaijan is intensifying

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović deplored today the intensifying harassment of media freedom activists and organizations, most recently the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) and its Chair Emin Huseynov. ...

General IREX office rejects the lie in the Azerbaijani media

IREX states that Anjela Nikoara, its Country Director for Azerbaijan, has never supported any Armenian individual or organization, has never made any pro-Armenian statements (verbal or written), and has never criticized the president of Azerbaijan ...

Law enforcement authorities paralyzed IRFS

After a six-hour search in the office of the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety (IRFS) August 8, law enforcement officials seized all electronic media, surveying equipment, financial documents and materials relating to the human ...

The court arrests Intigam Aliyev for three months

In the evening on August 8 the Nasimi district court arrested the head of the Legal Enlightenment Society, Intigam Aliyev, for three months. Aliyev is accused under the Articles: 213.1 (evasion of taxes or contributions ...

List of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, compiled by 12 organizations and lawyers is published

Researcher of “Azadlig” radio, Khadija Ismailova, published a list of political prisoners that had been prepared recently by the working group of 12 lawyers and NGOs. The list includes also the arrested members of the ...

Office and apartment of human rights defender Intigam Aliyev searched (video)

August 8, prosecutors began to search the apartment of the human rights defender Intigam Aliyev and the office of the Legal Education Society he is the head of. Previously, he was summoned to the Investigation ...

Office of the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety is blocked

At 14:30 pm several police officers and persons in the civilian came to the office of the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety, located at R.Beybutov, 85/86. They demanded to open the door, without explaining ...

The Court of Appeals keeps Rasul Jafarov in custody

The Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by human rights activist Rasul Jafarov of his arrest, his lawyer Fariz Namazly told Turan. According to him, Jafarov again said he did not consider himself guilty. ...

Alliance “Azerbaijan without political prisoners’ demands release of human rights defenders

The Public Alliance “Azerbaijan without political prisoners” demands the immediate release of all political prisoners and an end to repression against human rights defenders and activists. This is stated in a statement of the Alliance. ...

Deputy Chairman of Terter organization “Musavat” is arrested

The deputy chairman of the regional organization of the party “Musavat” in Terter region , 60-year-old lawyer Khagani Mammadov, was arrested on charges of hooliganism, in connection with the incident on July 23, Turan was ...

The Red Cross does not provide information about the Yunus spouses

The head of the National Council, Jamil Hasanli, visited the Red Cross office in Baku, and asked the organization to visit the arrested human rights activist Leyla Yunus, who suffers from severe diabetes and is ...

Azerbaijan does not comply with EU guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

The Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties, with the support of the European Commission will visit Azerbaijan to monitor the situation with NGOs. We are talking about the pressure on the civilian sector, which began after ...

French Foreign Ministry about the arrest of Arif Yunus

France deplores the arrest of a known conflict expert Arif Yunus, the spouse of the human rights activist Leyla Yunus, the Foreign Ministry press service of France stated. The statement released to Turan from the ...

Statement by Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on the arrest of Rasul Jafarov in Azerbaijan

Spoke persons of EU commissioners Catherine Ashton and Stefan Fule have made on August 6 the next statement on situation with the civil society of Azerbaijan. “We note with dismay that another prominent human rights ...

Court of Appeal upholds Leyla Yunus in custody

Today Baku Court of Appeal rejected a motion to change the measure of restraint against the director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy, Leyla Yunus. According to Turan lawyer, Javad Javadov, the court upheld ...