European Parliament to discuss repression in AzerbaijanApril 19, 2024 - 15:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24, according to the Parliament’s schedule. The cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev will be on the table too. Ibadoghlu was arrested on 23 July 2023 on counterfeiting charges and remains in detention, reportedly with limited access to food and vitally needed medication, subject to humiliating treatment and strict limitations of contacts with his family and lawyer, in violation of his fundamental rights. Guliyev was detained on December 4, 2023, and two days later was arrested for four months on charges of large-scale drug trafficking, JAM News reported. According to human rights defenders, the true reason for Guliyev’s arrest was his interview with Abzas Media, in which he stated that the police use undocumented drugs to falsify criminal cases. Guliyev was presented in the interview as a former police officer. In the past, he had unofficially assisted a police investigator. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |