European Parliament Demands Azerbaijan to Immediately Release Armenian Captives

European Parliament adopts resolution calling for unconditional release of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan

The European Parliament adopted the Motion for a resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan” on March 13. It was adopted with 523 votes in favor, 3 against and 84 abstentions. With the resolution, the European Parliament: Calls for the unconditional release and safe...

Human rights breaches in Thailand, Sudan and Azerbaijan

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs condemn the deportation of Uyghur refugees from Thailand and the lese-majesty law in the country  Urgent need to address sexual violence and child rape in Sudan  Parliament denounces Azerbaijan’s unjust detention of Armenian hostages  On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Thailand, Sudan and Azerbaijan. Violatio…

European Parliament Demands Azerbaijan to Immediately Release Armenian Captives

“The Azerbaijani authorities must immediately release Armenian citizens,” the European Parliament declared on Thursday as it overwhelmingly approved a resolution affirming that the Armenians being held captive are being subjected to “inhumane and degrading treatment.” With 523 votes in favor, three against, and 84 abstentions, the strongly-worded resolution said that “23 Armenian hostages are being detained in Azerbaijan, including former de fac…

Swedish Lawmakers Urge Action on Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

YEREVAN (Armenpress) — The Sweden-Armenia parliamentary friendship group on March 10 called for urgent international action to secure the release of Armenians unlawfully imprisoned in Baku on fabricated charges. The group warns that inaction will encourage further oppression and human rights violations. “We, the undersigned members of the Sweden-Armenia Friendship Group in the Swedish Riksdag, strongly condemn the Azerbaijani government’s system…

BREAKING: European Parliament Passes Resolution, Demands Immediate & Unconditional Release of Armenian Prisoners & Condemns Sham Trials in Azerbaijan

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the unconditional release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan and condemning what it describes as unlawful detentions and sham trials against former officials and civilians from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). The resolution, passed on March 13 with 523 votes in favor, 3 against, and 84 abstentions, highlights human rights concerns and urges strong EU action in response.The resolution…

European Parliament demands immediate and unconditional release of Armenian prisoners held in Baku