Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

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 hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been illegally held hostage by Armenians for six years, the human rights defender […]

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 civilians Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev, who were taken hostage by Armenian military units and said that all efforts must […]

“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 Television, Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov said. According to Ahmad […]

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 of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov answered questions from well-known presenter Ariz […]

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 Rights”, supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, listened to reports on conflicts around the world, war […]

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

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

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 Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared the latest news.  The human rights defender said that starting from the […]

“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 the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in response to a question about the conditions for creating an atmosphere of […]

“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 graves of their parents in the occupied Kelbajar region of Azerbaijan and Hasan Hasanov who was with them during 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 graves of their parents in the occupied Kelbajar region of Azerbaijan and Hasan Hasanov who was with them during 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 graves of their parents in the occupied Kelbajar region of Azerbaijan and Hasan Hasanov who was with them during 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 graves of their parents in the occupied Kelbajar region of Azerbaijan and Hasan Hasanov who was with them during the […]

“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 of Gazakh region, Ibrahimov Elvin Arif born in 29.10.1986 and citizen of the Republic of Armenia detained in Gazakh region […]

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 a number of events were organized by the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE.  Well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who […]

“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. Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Anna Nagdalyan told the local press that “the Armenian Foreign Ministry has always supported the real […]

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 detained during the conflict, on a regular basis,” – the ICRC Azerbaijan Office says.  Making a statement on the […]

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 clarifications on who will be exchanged.” Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad […]

“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 well-known presenter Ariz Tarverdiyev were the Chairman of Azerbaijan Press Council, MP Aflatun Amashov and Coordinator of the Information Center […]

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 Parliament, members of various political parties, representatives of the British media, public and political figures talked about global issues of […]

“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 a normal and constructive atmosphere. During the meeting, discussions were held to support a range of humanitarian actions by strengthening […]

“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 imprisonment by a court sentence, visited the Azerbaijani captive Elvin Ibrahimov on March 22. Armen Kazarian was interested in the […]

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 Ahmad Shahidov was the guest of the program and answered the questions of the well-known journalist Sevinj Telmangizi. The human […]

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. European parliamentarians, who have always been indifferent and silent to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the issue of the Azerbaijani captives and […]

“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 detailed information on Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Elnur Huseynzadeh, said that since July 2014 he has been […]