European Parliament Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, Elena Valenciano (S&D, ES) welcomes the permission given by Baku authorities to Leyla and Arif Yunus, two of Azerbaijan's most prominent human rights defenders, to leave Azerbaijan. DROI Chair made the following statement:
I welcome the decision of the relevant Azeri authorities to allow Leyla and Arif Yunus to leave the country, following a cassation appeal procedure. I regard this as a positive and significant humanitarian measure that we in the European Parliament have advocated for and worked towards, based on the deteriorating and worrying medical condition of Leyla and Arif Yunus.
It is reassuring to know that their medical treatment and regular follow-up can now be ensured. The European Parliament stands ready to work with our counterparts in Azerbaijan to address the numerous challenging issues on our bilateral agenda, including on human rights, in a constructive way." -0-
Politics
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On the evening of February 5, it was reported that journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi had been arrested. She had been a presenter on the Toplum TV channel for several years. After a criminal case was initiated against the channel in March 2024 and nearly all of its staff were arrested, Beylargizi was questioned multiple times. According to relatives, the police conducted a search of her apartment.
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By a presidential decree dated February 5, Mukhtar Babaev has been appointed the presidential representative for climate issues.
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On February 5, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. According to the document, the Ministry of Energy has been allocated 1 million US dollars to purchase and send electrical equipment, manufactured in Azerbaijan, to Ukraine.
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The trial of Aziz Orudjev, the head of the online publication Kanal-13, continued on February 5 at the Sabail District Court.
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