ResPlatforma Affirms Its Opposition Identity and Commitment to Republican Values
The Platform of the Third Republic (ResPlatforma) marked the first anniversary of its founding by reaffirming its commitment to republican values.
In its statement, ResPlatforma emphasized that it emerged on the political stage of Azerbaijan with the goal of liberating the country from the ideology of radical statism (the absolute role of the state in society and the promotion of subordination of individual interests to the state) and building a state based on the principles of democratic decentralization, republican values, secularism, and addressing the real and decisive issues facing the country.
The organization's announcement on December 7, 2023, coincided with the 105th anniversary of the founding of Azerbaijani parliamentarism, marking the beginning of the Azerbaijan People's Republic Parliament (1918-1920).
The post-Karabakh agenda is shaped by the fact that, after restoring the country's territorial integrity, the primary focus of politics in Azerbaijan should be directed at dismantling the inefficient system of excessive centralization of power.
To achieve this goal, ResPlatforma has called on progressive citizens to actively engage in political participation. Since its inception, ResPlatforma has proposed conceptual documents addressing the country's problems and has actively participated in public discussions.
From the very beginning, ResPlatforma faced repression. In late December 2023, board member Araz Aliyev was arrested administratively for 25 days. In March of this year, the movement's spokesperson Akif Gurbanov and board member Ruslan Izzyatli were arrested on trumped-up criminal charges, and other members of the organization were subjected to interrogations.
On the first anniversary of its founding, ResPlatforma reaffirms its commitment to its principles and values, maintains its opposition stance towards the Aliyev government, and will continue its activities.
About ResPlatforma: ResPlatforma is a political movement founded on December 7, 2023, by politicians united around the ideas of decentralizing democracy, the rule of law, and promoting civil participation.
Politics
-
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the visit of the President of Somalia to Baku "will open a new page in the close friendly relations" between the two countries. In a press statement after the negotiations, Aliyev noted that the leaders of both countries discussed the geopolitical situation in their regions and confirmed mutual support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan and Somalia, as well as a common stance in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
-
Russia is not discussing the possibility of delivering Azerbaijani gas to the EU through Ukraine's gas transportation system, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated on Wednesday. "It is not being discussed," he said.
-
On February 12, the Baku Appeals Court rejected the appeal to transfer journalist Ramin Djebrailzade (Deko) to house arrest, according to his lawyer Nemat Kerimli. The defense considers this decision unjustified, as no investigative actions have been conducted regarding Deko, who was arrested in connection with the Meydan TV case. The journalist denies the charge of currency smuggling. Representatives of the investigating authorities were unavailable for comment.
-
The "Union for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan" has published an updated list of political prisoners, which includes 357 names. Compared to the previous list from December 12 last year, the number of political prisoners has increased by 26 individuals. Among them are journalists Farid Ismayilov, Shamshad Agha, Shahnaz Beylergizi, and 13 arrested during the unrest in Imishli, among others.
Leave a review