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In the aftermath of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Azerbaijani authorities have targeted critical journalists and activists.

“The Eurovision Song Contest ended in Baku but in Azerbaijan repression continues,” Human Rights House Foundation said at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

NGOs call for the government of Azerbaijan to take measures to ensure the right to freedom of expression

The rapidly deteriorating human rights situation clearly demonstrate Azerbaijan’s unwillingness to fully implement its human rights commitments.

In the aftermath of the Eurovision Song Contest, Azerbaijani authorities have targeted critical journalists and activists and adopted legislation which contradicts international freedom of information principles. These moves occur against the backdrop of an overall alarming freedom of expression situation, which must be urgently addressed

Human Rights House Foundation calls for the immediate and unconditional release of photographer Mehman Huseynov.

The government of Azerbaijan does not fulfil its obligations to ensure freedom of expression. The commitment to guarantee freedom of expression in the country was made by Azerbaijan to become a member of the Council of Europe. The status of freedom of expression in Azerbaijan has however deteriorated in recent years

The Azerbaijani blogger and youth activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev was released Monday, one year after he was imprisoned on political grounds.

Met with those fighting for human rights in Azerbaijan. Loreen did see an Azerbaijan far beyond the glittery front.