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Head of AIDHR to conduct discussions on human rights at European Parliament

15 September 2014

Ahmad Shadhidov visited European Parliament in Brussels and familiarized himself with its operation Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium in September 15. Being received by Margarita Mouzaka, an official representative of the European Parliament, Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information concerning the […]

Head of AIDHR met Director of Human Rights without Frontiers

15 September 2014

In the frame of his visit to Brussels Ahmad Shahidov talked about democracy and human rights Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Willy Fautre, Director of Human Rights without Frontier in Brussels, Belgium on September 15. Giving comprehensive information with regard to the organization […]

Head of AIDHR held a series of meetings at PACE

12 September 2014

Ahmad Shahidov held a discussion on observed situation in Azerbaijan while received by Alexandre Guessel, Director of Political Advice of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe In the framework of his official visit to Strasburg, France Ahmad Shahidov conducted a series of meetings at PACE in September 12. While familiarizing him with PACE structure, […]

Head of AIDHR to meet Secretary General of Community of Democracies

11 September 2014

During his meeting with Ambassador Maria Leissner, Dr. Ahmad Shashidov gave detailed information concerning AIDHR activities and discussed perspectives on mutual cooperation Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov visited “Community of Democracy”, one of the European leading organizations in Warsaw, Poland in September 10, 2014 and met with Maria Leissner, Secretary General of the organization. Being […]

Chief of AIDHR meets Polish Ombudsman

09 September 2014

Ahmad Shahidov holds discussions with his Polish counterpart on human rights issue Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) Ahmad Shahidov conducted a meeting with Aleksandra Viktorov, Polish Ombudsman in Warsaw on September 9. During the meeting which held at the Ombudsman office Ms. Viktorov talked about the official institution under […]

Intigam Aliyev continues advocacy in jail

09 September 2014

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 told by Aliyev’s relatives. In particular, they prohibited the transfer of an appeal to the leadership of the detention center […]

Elmar Mammadyarov: United States propose to start work on a major agreement on Karabakh

09 September 2014

The meeting of Secretary of State John Kerry with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the framework of the NATO summit was fact-finding. Kerry wanted to know what America needs to do to advance the peace process, stated Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said at today’s press conference in Baku after talks with his Moldovan […]

Stefan Fule: We are seriously concerned about the situation

09 September 2014

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule had a Monday evening meeting with a group of civil society representatives in Baku. He expressed concern about the current situation and the facts of restrictions on human rights in Azerbaijan. “The European Union admires your dedication, despite the restriction you are facing. We are watching closely the situation […]

Head of AIDHR attends discussions held with UN representatives

09 September 2014

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 accordance with the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) […]

A man who attacked journalist Seymour Hazy is arrested

06 September 2014

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 August 30 press office  of the Attorney General stated that  as a result of conflict Hazy  his Baku resident Maharram […]

Informal meeting of energy ministers of the “Eastern Partnership” to be held in Baku

06 September 2014

On September 8 Baku will host the fourth informal meeting of energy ministers of the member countries of the EU “Eastern Partnership.” The meeting will be held at the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan. According to the press service of the Ministry, the meeting will be attended by the Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan – […]

IREX appeal against the actions of the investigators in court

06 September 2014

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 as well as all documents. IREX has since lodged a legal appeal, and hopes the equipment and documents will be returned […]

Ilham Aliyev: We believe in NATO

06 September 2014

President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the NATO summit in Wales, where he said that in the 20 years of cooperation with NATO, Azerbaijan has become a reliable partner which has made contributions to many fields of activity of the Alliance. Recalling the occupation of the territory of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh as a result […]

The prosecutor’s office does not recognize the citizenship of the United States for Said Nuri

06 September 2014

«Temporary restriction of the movement of Said Nuri is associated with the investigation of the criminal case by the prosecutor’s office,” said the General Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan at noon on Friday. Prosecutors say Said Nuri remains a citizen of Azerbaijan, who is registered at the address:. Vung Tau Street, 11, Apt. 9. “The temporary […]

State Department reacts on Said Nuri’s case : “Allow Nuri depart the country immediately”

06 September 2014

Washington on Wednesday reacted to the reports regarding a US citizen being barred from leaving Azerbaijan. Said Nuri, 32 year-old Azeri native, was prevented by local officials at Baku international airport, as he was about to depart after having visited his family on a two weeks tourist visa issued by the Azeri Embassy in Washington, […]

Head of AIDHR to conduct discussions on human rights at European Parliament

15 September 2014

Ahmad Shadhidov visited European Parliament in Brussels and familiarized himself with its operation Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium in September ...

Head of AIDHR met Director of Human Rights without Frontiers

15 September 2014

In the frame of his visit to Brussels Ahmad Shahidov talked about democracy and human rights Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Willy Fautre, ...

Head of AIDHR held a series of meetings at PACE

12 September 2014

Ahmad Shahidov held a discussion on observed situation in Azerbaijan while received by Alexandre Guessel, Director of Political Advice of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe In the framework of his official visit to ...

Head of AIDHR to meet Secretary General of Community of Democracies

11 September 2014

During his meeting with Ambassador Maria Leissner, Dr. Ahmad Shashidov gave detailed information concerning AIDHR activities and discussed perspectives on mutual cooperation Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov visited “Community of Democracy”, one of the European ...

Chief of AIDHR meets Polish Ombudsman

09 September 2014

Ahmad Shahidov holds discussions with his Polish counterpart on human rights issue Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) Ahmad Shahidov conducted a meeting with Aleksandra Viktorov, Polish Ombudsman in Warsaw ...

Intigam Aliyev continues advocacy in jail

09 September 2014

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 ...

Elmar Mammadyarov: United States propose to start work on a major agreement on Karabakh

09 September 2014

The meeting of Secretary of State John Kerry with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the framework of the NATO summit was fact-finding. Kerry wanted to know what America needs to do to advance ...

Stefan Fule: We are seriously concerned about the situation

09 September 2014

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule had a Monday evening meeting with a group of civil society representatives in Baku. He expressed concern about the current situation and the facts of restrictions on human rights ...

Head of AIDHR attends discussions held with UN representatives

09 September 2014

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

06 September 2014

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 ...

Informal meeting of energy ministers of the “Eastern Partnership” to be held in Baku

06 September 2014

On September 8 Baku will host the fourth informal meeting of energy ministers of the member countries of the EU “Eastern Partnership.” The meeting will be held at the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan. According ...

IREX appeal against the actions of the investigators in court

06 September 2014

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 ...

Ilham Aliyev: We believe in NATO

06 September 2014

President Ilham Aliyev made a speech at the NATO summit in Wales, where he said that in the 20 years of cooperation with NATO, Azerbaijan has become a reliable partner which has made contributions to ...

The prosecutor’s office does not recognize the citizenship of the United States for Said Nuri

06 September 2014

«Temporary restriction of the movement of Said Nuri is associated with the investigation of the criminal case by the prosecutor’s office,” said the General Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan at noon on Friday. Prosecutors say Said ...

State Department reacts on Said Nuri’s case : “Allow Nuri depart the country immediately”

06 September 2014

Washington on Wednesday reacted to the reports regarding a US citizen being barred from leaving Azerbaijan. Said Nuri, 32 year-old Azeri native, was prevented by local officials at Baku international airport, as he was about ...

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