Azerbaijan – Human Rights House in Azerbaijan
HRH Azerbaijan was registered as an international branch of Human Rights House Foundation in 2007. From September 2008, after dissolving the Core Group and redefining the concept of HRH Azerbaijan, HRHF has been working with partner organizations on joint projects. In December 2008 the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs granted funding for joint facilities in Baku.
Latest news
No news is not good news regarding freedom of expression in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan knows what to do with citizens who write in the paper or post on their blogs things that the regime doesn’t like. They charge them with fake accusations and imprison them. In July, a year has gone by since the bloggers Emin Mili and Adnan Hajizade were beaten up and detained in Baku. Right, protesters against their continued detention. 30 Jul 2010 »
Azerbaijan continues to ignore its international obligations
The Azerbaijani authorities ignore pressure from the international community. Most recently, few days after the visit to Azerbaijan of United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton the editor Eynulla Fatullaeyv has been sentenced to 2,5 years imprisonment despite appeals from the United Nations and the Council of Europe. 09 Jul 2010 »
Court slams Eynulla Fatullayev with another prison sentence
New York, July 6, 2010 “The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns today’s decision by Azerbaijan’s Garadagh District Court in Baku to sentence imprisoned independent editor Eynulla Fatullayev to two and a half years in a strict-regime prison after finding him guilty of drug possession. 07 Jul 2010 »
Thomas Hammerberg unveils report regarding Azerbaijan
On 29 June, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, unveiled his report on Azerbaijan. Following his visit carried out on March 1 to 5, the report focuses on freedom of expression and association, conduct of law enforcement officials, administration of justice, and contains some observations on the visit to the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. 30 Jun 2010 »
Andreas Herkel speaks about release of imprisoned journalists
"I feel the existence of a certain lobby that is engaged in this issue," said Andreas Herkel, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Special Co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan, according to Turan News Agency. 29 Jun 2010 »
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Letters of concern
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AZERBAIJAN: A common statement on Human Rights in Azerbaijan
January 2010 »
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Azerbaijan: Arbitrary treatment of civilians in Nakhchivan
January 2010 »
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Azerbaijan: South Caucasus Network of HR defenders applauds the UN CAT's conclusions on Azerbaijan
December 2009 »
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Azerbaijan: Media freedom in danger
November 2009 »
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Azerbaijan: Concerns with deterioration of freedom of expression in Azerbaijan
November 2009 »
Azerbaijan - Baku
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