France, together with other co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group - the United States and Russia support the settlement of the Karabakh conflict ", in accordance with international law, on the basis of "Madrid principles" and respect for territorial integrity," stated at a press conference in Baku, State Secretary for European Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France Harlem Désir. Noting that his visit to Baku comes amid a deteriorating situation in Karabakh Desir said that he had brought message of peace, which he had already passed on Yerevan.
"Speaking about the message of peace, we mean that there is a threat of a new war, as the tension is high. A new war will bring suffering to the civilian population," said Desir.
France, together with Russia and the United States seek to find a lasting solution to the conflict. "We want the use of "Madrid principles." Important in the non-use of force, the settlement of the conflict by peaceful means," said Desir, adding that the peace agreement requires compromise from both sides.
Recalling the organization of the summit of the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in October 2014, Desir said that after these negotiations, with the participation of the ICRC's meetings there were meetings with the aim of clarifying the fate of missing persons, measures of mutual trust.
Being asked to comment on the statement of President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the impossibility of continuing the negotiations, Desir evasively remarked that the dialogue must begin now.
Being told that Armenia does not fulfill four UN Security Council resolutions on the liberation of the occupied territories, Desir said that France, along with the US and Russia supports the settlement of the conflict "in accordance with international law, on the basis of "Madrid principles" ,and respect for the territorial integrity" .- 06C-
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On November 15, animal rights activist Kamran Mammadli was detained while staging a protest at the COP29 climate conference. Mammadli was protesting the shooting of street dogs in Azerbaijan. He raised a sign above his head that read: "Azerbaijani authorities are shooting dogs on the streets!" He also shouted: "Resign those who teach youth to be sycophants under the guise of volunteerism!"
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The United States has been working with Azerbaijan for a long time on energy issues and fossil fuel emissions, particularly focusing on technologies that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and help transition to clean energy, the U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm stated at a press conference on November 15 during COP29 in Baku, in response to a question from Turan about how the U.S. can assist Azerbaijan in its transition to renewable and green energy.
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On November 15, the Baku Appeals Court heard the complaint filed by Ulvi Hasanli, the director of the Abzas Mediapublication, against Baku's pre-trial detention center -1 detention facility and the Penitentiary Service. The complaint concerns poor conditions of detention, inhumane treatment, and restrictions on Hasanli’s rights while in custody. Representatives from both institutions failed to appear in court.
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On November 14, a debate took place in the German Bundestag discussing the "horrific" human rights situation in Azerbaijan and COP29. Following the discussions, members of the Bundestag called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release political prisoners, including Gubad Ibadoglu, Anar Mammadli, Samir Ashurov, and all others detained for political reasons. The debate was initiated by Member of Parliament Frank Schwabe. In his speech, Schwabe emphasized that the COP29 conference was being held in Baku against the backdrop of severe human rights violations.
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