The NGO Alliance Azerbaijan without Political Prisoners accuses the authorities of an effort to destroy civil society. In a statement, the NGO noted that the motives of the authorities are simple – to persecute and repress activists, journalists and NGOs, who expose corruption and lawlessness of oligarchs, government officials and senior management of the country.
That's why Khadija Ismayilova and many others were thrown into prison.
The recent arrests of PFPA activists in Mingechevir and Musavat activists in Baku indicate that the authorities do not intend to change this course.
Tyranny and repression, including against persons already convicted, indicate that the Aliyev regime intends to continue to pursue Intigam Aliyev, Yadigar Sadykhly, Leyla Yunus and all other opponents, despite the assurances of commitment to democracy and justice.
Lawlessness in the Lamia Guliyev case has shown the extent of lawlessness in the country and that all it involves state entities designed to protect and ensure the rule of law.
Against this background, holding meetings under the high-sounding title "dialogue between authorities and civil society" is a regretful attempt to throw dust in the eyes, the statement said.
* The NGO Alliance Azerbaijan without Political Prisoners was created by former political prisoners of the country. -05D-
Politics
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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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The short film “Fragments”, by Iqbal Abilov, a Talysh researcher arrested in Azerbaijan, was shown on November 14 at the Madrid Indie Film Festival (MADRIFF) in the capital of Spain. The film was presented by the author's cousin, renowned stand-up comedian Idrak Mirzali-zadeh, who read a letter from Abilov to the festival participants. In the message, Abilov expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make the project possible. He also thanked those who continue to support him during his arrest due to his scientific and public activities. "I hope that justice will prevail soon, my innocence will be proven, and once I am released, I will come to Madrid and watch all the films at the festival," Abilov stated.
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On November 15, a telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke and the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin's press service reported. The two leaders discussed the "practical implementation of a number of mutually beneficial projects in the fields of industrial cooperation and transportation." The mutual interest in further comprehensive development of Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance was confirmed. It was agreed to continue contacts at various levels, according to the statement.
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Eco-activists from different countries held another action on the territory of the COP29 climate conference in Baku on Friday.
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