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Ahmad Shahidov reviews the outcomes of PACE Summer Session from Strasbourg

The 2026 Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has concluded in Strasbourg, France, following five days of intensive debates on Europe’s most pressing political, legal and security challenges. Commenting on the outcome of the session, Azerbaijani human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov released a video statement from Strasbourg, summarizing the […]

Ahmad Shahidov comments on PACE’s anti-Azerbaijani resolution on Real Television

The resolution adopted against Azerbaijan during the summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has sparked broad international debate. Commenting on the issue, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to Real Television, where he analyzed the developments within PACE and assessed the Assembly’s approach toward Azerbaijan. Ahmad Shahidov […]

We must mobilize against the hybrid war waged against Azerbaijan at PACE – Ahmad Shahidov appeals to NGOs and the media

During the 2026 Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), hearings critical of Azerbaijan were held and a resolution was adopted. In addition, a written declaration entitled “The Erasure of Armenian Cultural Identity in the Karabakh Region of Azerbaijan” was introduced with the signatures of 25 PACE members. In response, […]

Special hearings on Azerbaijan to be held at PACE: Ahmad Shahidov comments from Strasbourg

The Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) officially opened on June 22 in Strasbourg, France. The session, which will continue until June 26, will focus on issues including democracy, human rights, artificial intelligence, media freedom, migration, and international security. Separate hearings on Azerbaijan are also included on the agenda, […]

PACE Spring Session concludes with focus on global crises – human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov comments

The spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, concluded on April 24, bringing together European lawmakers to discuss a wide range of pressing international issues. Throughout the week, debates focused on the situation in the Middle East, rising tensions around Iran, Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, as […]

There is no unified position in Europe on the Middle East and Iran – Ahmad Shahidov spoke to ARB24 Television from Strasbourg

The Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg, France, has concluded. During last week’s meetings, key issues on Europe’s security agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and Iran, were at the center of discussions. The debates held within the session once again highlighted Europe’s approach amid […]

“Europe’s approach to the TRNC is not fair” – Hasan Taçoy answered Ahmad Shahidov’s questions at PACE

Within the framework of the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), held in Strasbourg, France, important political issues concerning the region continue to be discussed. The session stands out with debates on security, cooperation, and international relations across Europe. During the session, journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov […]

“Our diaspora remains passive while anti-Azerbaijani decisions are adopted in Europe” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks from Strasbourg

Within the framework of the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg, recent decisions and political debates concerning Azerbaijan across European capitals have come into focus. In particular, resolutions adopted at the level of the Dutch Parliament and the Belgian Federal Parliament have once again raised questions about […]

The situation in Ukraine remains tense, no prospects for peace – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko speaks to Ahmad Shahidov at PACE

Within the framework of the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France, human rights defender and journalist Ahmad Shahidov conducted an interview with Member of the Ukrainian Parliament and member of Ukraine’s PACE delegation Oleksiy Goncharenko. The discussion covered the military situation in Ukraine, international support for […]

“Today’s PACE resolution hinders the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process” – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told ARB24 channel

An urgent debate under the title “Ensuring free and safe access through the Lachin Corridor” took place today in Strasbourg, France, within the framework of the Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. In the discussions initiated by the Armenian side, the resolution prepared by Irish MP Paul Gavan, a member […]

Important issues for Azerbaijan and Turkiye are discussed at the PACE Summer Session – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov told Ulusal Kanal

On June 19, the Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began in Strasbourg, France. Topics important for Azerbaijan and Turkiye will also be discussed in the discussions that will last until June 23. At the initiative of the Armenian side, the issue of “Ensuring free and safe access through the […]

How do we protect the national interests of Azerbaijan on international platforms? | “Day Overview” program | ARB TV

The “Day Overview” program of ARB Television discusses the national interests of Azerbaijan and its representation on international platforms. Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov was a guest of the “Day Overview” program of ARB Television and answered the questions of well-known presenter Ibrahim Mammadov.  […]

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 of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov with a live broadcast from PACE, […]

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 a side event in the PACE building, tried to present the separatist regime under the name of “Universal Human Rights”. […]

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 […]

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. PACE members, representatives of international human rights organizations, human rights defenders, members of civil society and mass media participated in […]

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 on 8-12 April, was officially warned.  The human rights defender told about it on his Facebook page. According to […]

“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 […]

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

“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 […]

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 Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was held on January 22-26 in Strasbourg, France. On the […]

“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. The issues that will be discussed at the Winter Session will be mainly related to humanitarian disasters in conflict zones, […]

Ahmad Shahidov meets with PACE President Pedro Agramunt

PACE president recalled his last visit to Baku and talked about the state of human rights in Azerbaijan Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) met in Paris, France on March 4. In the frame of the Standing Committee meeting Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights […]

Ahmad Shahidov meets with Ekmeleddin İhsanoglu prominent politician of Turkish world

Head of AIDHR discussed Azerbaijan Turkish relations with Ekmeleddin İhsanoglu, former Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) who is currently MHP Member of Parliament from Istanbul On January 27 Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) continued its next winter session in Strasburg, France. Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy […]

Ahmad Shahidov: “Azerbaijan is appropriately represented at the PACE winter session”

Human rights defender associated failure of recognition one of the two resolutions on Armenia with the religious factor Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has started its winter session on January 25. As it was expected to the winter session had heated discussions. PACE’s including two resolutions in relation to Armenia on January 26 […]