"Musavat" party called on the Heads of State and Government of the countries of Europe to refuse to participate in the opening ceremony of the I European Games in Baku on 12 June. This call is justified by the unresolved problems with the human rights violations in Azerbaijan and the existence of political prisoners.
The party recalls that last year the party decided that if political reforms are not conducted, and political prisoners are released, the "Musavat" will call on European heads of state to refuse participation in the opening ceremony of the Games.
"Unfortunately, the Azerbaijani authorities have ignored these calls, and on the eve of the European Games the human rights situation deteriorated further: political prisoners were released and politically motivated arrests continue.
By such a gross violation of human rights, refusal to release political prisoners, the authorities create the basis for a boycott of European games by the international community.
Therefore, "Musavat" calls on Heads of State and Government of the European countries not to attend the opening ceremony of the Games," reads the statement of the party.-06D-
Politics
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On Saturday, December 7th, a session of the "Musavat" Party's Majlis took place. During the session, the party leader, Isa Gambar, presented a report on the current socio-political situation in the country. The Majlis also approved a decision by the party’s board to grant district organizations of "Musavat" the authority to nominate candidates for the municipal elections scheduled for January 29, 2025. The party outlined its main areas of activity for 2025. A statement was issued on the human rights situation in the country.
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The human rights organization Freedom Now has joined calls to end the pressure on independent media in Azerbaijan.
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The press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the arrests of Meydan TV employees. A statement of the organization on RSF’s X (formerly Twitter) account said: "Reporters Without Borders condemns these new arrests and calls for their immediate release, as well as the release of 13 other journalists held in disgraceful conditions on trumped-up charges."
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"I was deeply concerned to learn of the arrest of journalists working with Meydan TV. A free and independent press is a vital component of any democracy. Journalists must be able to report on issues without the fear of arrest, intimidation, or violence." This statement was posted by the UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fergus Auld, on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
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