"Musavat" party issued a statement, urging the authorities to finally solve the problem of political prisoners, and pardon hem on the eve of the New Year. "This problem has worsened dramatically the country's image in the international arena," reads the statement. Despite the demands of the local and international community, the issue of political prisoners is not solved for many years.
"Instead, the authorities continue a policy of repression, increasing the number of political prisoners. Today, their number in Azerbaijan, at least 80 people, and the country is leading in the number of '' said the statement.
The party believes that the issue of political prisoners in Azerbaijan has become a matter of national security. The Council of Europe has decided to study the issue. Helsinki Committee of the US Congress adopted a bill on sanctions against the government of Azerbaijan. "The problem of political prisoners weakens the position of Azerbaijan in all issues, including the settlement of the Karabakh conflict", - noted in a statement. The statement was adopted by "Musavat" on the basis of the discussions at the roundtable on 22 December.-03D04-
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has sent congratulations to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his birthday.
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Former MP, businessman and economist Nazim Beydemirli, who was sentenced to prison, is unhappy with the conditions of detention.
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On December 24, the Speaker of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, met with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan, Yuriy Husyev. During the meeting, there was an exchange of views on Azerbaijan-Ukraine relations. "It was noted that our countries are reliable partners and that the relations are built on a solid foundation. It was emphasized that our countries mutually support each other on issues of territorial integrity and sovereignty."
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On December 24, the Chairman of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova, met with a parliamentary delegation from Georgia headed by the Chairman of the Committee on Youth, Science, and Education, Givi Mikanadze. According to the press and public relations department of the Milli Majlis, the meeting emphasized the importance of friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia, highlighting the high level of cooperation and the continuous mutual support of the peoples of both countries.
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