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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 with several articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Armenian diversant Karen Kazarian, charged with crimes against […]

“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, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]

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, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]

“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, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]

“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, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]

“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 institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating […]

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 institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating […]

“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 of the enemy was prevented and one of the members of the diversant group, who was forced to retreat, was […]

“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 of the enemy was prevented and one of the members of the diversant group, who was forced to retreat, was […]

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 on a business visit in Turkey, was a guest of the live broadcast of “Channel 24” TV on July 10. […]

“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, 2014, were captured and exposed to constant torture by Armenian soldiers. As a result, Hasan Hasanov died and two other […]

“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 11, 2014, were captured and exposed to constant torture by Armenian soldiers. As a result, Hasan Hasanov died and two […]

Ahmad Shahidov assesses Azerbaijan’s agenda in live broadcast of Turkey’s “Ulusal Channel” Television

Human rights defender answered questions from Deniz Chaghlayan, the speaker of the “Midday” program and spoke about the recent terrorist attack in Ganja city  Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a business visit in Turkey, was a guest of the live broadcast of “Ulusal Channel” […]

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 Human Rights Mr. Ahmad Shahidovmet in the live broadcast of “Yeni Musavat”.  Our guests also exchanged views on the […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day of Azerbaijan in “Ulusal Channel” Television of Turkey

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of a live broadcast on Turkey’s prestigious “Ulusal Channel” Television on May 31. Answering the questions of Umut Tezerer, the presenter of the “Midday” program, Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the history of […]

The 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is celebrated at the Cyprus Science University

The “Friend of the Republic” award was presented to a number of people for their support for the activities to promote the truths of Azerbaijan around the world. A conference on the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republicwas organized in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on May 29. The conference, jointly organized by […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day of Azerbaijan on Cyprus Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was the guest of a live broadcast on Cyprus’s prestigious “Dialogue” Televisionon May 28. Answering the questions of well-known presenter Mert Ozdesh, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the […]

Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting in the Georgian Parliament

Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov,who is on a working visit to Georgia, met with Rati Ionatamishvili, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights and Civil Integration of the Georgian Parliamentin Tbilisi on 24th of May. Congratulated his Georgian counterpart on May 26 – Republic Day of […]

Conference on “Azerbaijan-Georgia: 100 Years of Our Republics” was held in Tbilisi

A conference on “Azerbaijan-Georgia: 100 Years of Our Republics” was held at the Georgian National Academy of Sciences (GNAS) on May 23. The event, organized by the Azerbaijani Reformist Youth Public Union and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, was attended by representatives of the Azerbaijani Embassy, Georgian scientific circles, prominent political and public figures […]

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 the country. Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidovgave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the election process. Human […]

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 Dr. Anne Lindboe, Norwegian Ombudsman and discussed the relations between Azerbaijan and Norway, the rights of children in both countries […]

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 meeting, the sides exchanged views on fundamental freedoms, freedom of religion, ethnic minorities’ rights and other issues in Albania. Ombudsman […]

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 Europe, meets the Albanian Christian religious leader Dr. Anastasios Yannoulatos in Tirana. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on […]

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, the human rights defender informed the Ambassador about the activities carried out in Europe and spoke of the work done […]

“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 for Human Rights and chairpersons of committees were elected. PACE’s priorities for the new term were announced. The issues of […]