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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 19h

Full link to the resolution brought forward by
@franceonugeneve.bsky.social ⚖️

➡️ docs.un.org/A/HRC/60/L.6

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 19h

Just two days ago, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted its resolution on arbitrary detention 🇺🇳

Difficult not to think of all the human rights defenders, journalists, activists and academics behind bars in Azerbaijan because of their beliefs and work ⚖️🇦🇿

#ClimateOfRepression

Graphic quoting the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Arbitrary Detention, adopted unanimously on 6 October 2025. The quote reads:
“Ensure that human rights defenders, peaceful protesters, journalists and other media workers are not arbitrarily deprived of their liberty as a result of their activities.”
Below the quote: “United Nations Human Rights Council – Resolution on Arbitrary Detention – Adopted without a vote (unanimous adoption) – 6 October 2025.”
At the bottom appears the UN emblem and the website www.endrepression-az.org on a blue background.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 1d

The International Association of Judges is to meet in Baku: rights groups urge it to confront Azerbaijan’s captured judiciary ⚖️🇦🇿

Courts must not serve repression.

🔗 free-anar.site/human-rights...

@ibanews.bsky.social

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 6d

Not a word about human rights and political prisoners in Azerbaijan by EU leadership @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺⚖️🇦🇿

We’re not surprised but remain disappointed.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 6d

We had a very constructive discussion with President Aliyev today.

We congratulated Azerbaijan on the recent historic breakthrough achieved with Armenia in Washington with the support of President Trump.

It's a major step toward lasting peace in the region.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 7d

The appalling conditions of the prison system in Azerbaijan is well know🔴⚖️🔴

Arbitrarily detained journalists are now reporting on what they witness and undergo in prisons accross the country.

🔗 www.balcanicaucaso.org/eng/Areas/Az...

Jailed journalists turn the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s prisons

Since November 2023, around thirty journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan. From behind bars, these journalists have revealed the appalling conditions of the prison system, something previously i...

www.balcanicaucaso.org

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 8d

“Prizes without freedom risk becoming trophies of hypocrisy”: This year’s Václav Havel Prize must signal the Council of Europe to turn praise of courage into action against autocrats, even within its own ranks 💪

www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...

Prizes without freedom risk becoming trophies of hypocrisy

This year’s Václav Havel Prize must signal the Council of Europe to turn praise of courage into action against autocrats, even within its own ranks

www.ips-journal.eu

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 9d

Dear followers,
We did a mistake in the publication above and apologise for it: please be advised that Anar Mammadli was not handcuffed during the hearing on 22 September.
We apologise for this mistake.

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 9d

Today at 14:45, Anar Mammadli’s trial continues at Baku Grave Crimes Court.
He’s expected to resume his testimony exposing the political nature of the case.

We call on international observers and diplomats to be present — your presence matters.

#FreeAnar

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 9d

A 30-day detention in degrading conditions = 1,000 EUR “compensation” two years later 💰
No systemic reform, no accountability ⚖️
Azerbaijan leads Europe in non-implementation of ECtHR judgments 📊

🔗 free-anar.site/ecthr-strike...

ECtHR strikes out Azerbaijani cases | Anar Mammadli Campaign to end repression in Azerbaijan

free-anar.site

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 9d

The ECtHR has struck out new cases on politically motivated administrative detentions in Azerbaijan 📄

Unilateral declaration accepted:
💶 900 EUR for each applicant
⚖️ Acknowledgement of rights violations

But no real remedy ⬇️

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 10d

Tomorrow @coe should have welcomed journalist Ulvi Hasanli to receive the Vacláv Havel Prize in Strasbourg. He remains jailed🇦🇿

His wife Rubaba Guliyeva is under a travel ban and barred from attending @PACE_News🇪🇺

Repression continues. We stand with them and all detained in Azerbaijan.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 14d

Insights & peace?

🧐 We checked out what the @coe.int stands for:
Pursuit of peace based upon justice and international co-operation🕊️
Individual freedom, political liberty, the rule of law⚖️

🇪🇺🇦🇿➡️ Azerbaijan’s Defiance: Decade of Contempt for the Council of Europe free-anar.site/azerbaijans-...

Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 15d

I thank President Aliyev for his insights during our meeting at #UNGA80. Peace is back in the Southern Caucasus. Long-term stability and prosperity is our mutual goal. Looking forward to continuing cooperation.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 14d

Анар Мамедли в суде назвал свое дело "политическим спектаклем"

www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/415...

Анар Мамедли в суде назвал свое дело "политическим спектаклем"

Азербайджанский правозащитник Анар Мамедли указал суду на политический характер своего уголовного преследования и сравнил его с практикой советских репрессий. Журналиста Анара Абдуллу, обвиняемого по ...

www.kavkaz-uzel.eu

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 15d

Azerbaijan is still chairing COP29, the UN’s highest body on climate justice 🌍

It jails Anar Mammadli, the person who best embodies civil society engagement on climate and the environment ⚖️🕊

@marylawlorhrds.bsky.social @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social @un-spexperts.bsky.social

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 15d

The UN Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders has submitted an amicus brief in Anar Mammadli’s case 🌍

Azerbaijan has a duty under the Aarhus Convention: defenders must not face reprisals ⚖️

Calls for Anar’s release and for charges to be dropped 🕊️

🔗 unece.org/ACSR_C_2024_...

Graphic with a teal background showing a quote from Michel Forst, UN Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention. Text reads: “Environmental defenders must not be penalised, persecuted or harassed for their work under the Aarhus Convention. I therefore urge to ensure: • The prompt release of Mr. Anar Mammadli from pre-trial detention; • The withdrawal of all criminal charges against Mr. Anar Mammadli.” Below is Michel Forst’s name, title, reference to his letter on 19 September 2025, and a small photo of him in front of the UN flag. Website link: www.free-anar.site.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 16d

“This trial is a political show, not a legal process” ⚖️
Anar Mammadli at the Baku Court on Grave Crimes

He recalled the @echr.coe.int ruling that already declared his earlier conviction unlawful🏛️ The new charges are absurd & aim only to silence civil society 🚫

Blue background poster with yellow quotation marks. White text highlights three quotes from Anar Mammadli’s defence: his trial is a political show; Azerbaijan is violating law and obligations by relying on an unlawful conviction; and the charges are absurd, like Soviet-era show trials, meant to silence civil society. Below, his name, court and date (22 September 2025), and a stylised portrait in red, blue and cream.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 16d

Could this inspire President Aliyev? ⤵️

Notes from the Faultline @faultlinenotes.bsky.social · 16d

From the UN Human Rights Council to Egypt's prisons: Pres. Sisi issues pardon for 6 prisoners following UN appeal, including @monasosh.bsky.social's brother, prominent activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Today we're happy. Yet, too many around the globe remin behind bars⚡️

@marylawlorhrds.bsky.social

Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned high-profile Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after a lengthy imprisonment and repeated hunger strikes that prompted international pleas for his release, Al Qahera news said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 17d

Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku today 🏎️🇦🇿

Behind the glamour:
Over 300 political prisoners ⚠️
Silenced media ⚠️
Jailed human rights defenders ⚠️

Formula One is used to mask repression.

🔗 free-anar.site

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CURE Campaign @curecampaign.bsky.social · 21d

This week's quarterly meeting of the @CoE's Committee of Ministers to review execution of judgments of the @ECHR_CEDH i.a. deals with long-standing non-implementation by #Azerbaijan of freedom of NGO organising, and reluctance by #Switzerland to truthfully implement... 1/2

https://einnetwork.org/blog-five/ein-…

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Abzas Media @abzasmedia.bsky.social · 29d

Sept 9: Baku Court of Appeal upheld the “Abzas Media case” verdict. Our journalists raised signs:
“Aliyev, declare your income!”
“Corruption is a crime, journalism is not!”
“Free media cannot be silenced!”
Prison staff answered with violence.
shorturl.at/Z3sfq

#FreeAbzasMedia

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 28d

As it was to be expected…

Azerbaijan is featured extensively in this new @coe.int publication. The country is indeed a role model in adopting legislation to criminalise civil society — sadly 🇦🇿⚖️🚨

More ⤵️

Notes from the Faultline @faultlinenotes.bsky.social · 28d

A silent crack, a faultline with far-reaching consequences⚡️

Using criminal law to silence dissent undermines democratic security.

All governments should take note of the new @coe.int guidance issued today. Courts should use it to uphold individual rights ⚖️

🔗 www.coe.int/de/web/porta...

Excessive limits on freedom of expression harm Europe’s democratic security - Portal - www.coe.int

<p>New guidance issued to countries on limiting use of criminal law to restrict freedom of expression </p>

www.coe.int

Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · 29d

We congratulate journalist Nargiz Absalamova on winning the prestigious Free Media Award from @frittord.bsky.social and @zeit.de 🫶

Absalamova and her colleagues at @abzasmedia.bsky.social deserve this award for their unwavering dedication #FreeThemAll

🔗 free-anar.site/political-pr...

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · Sep 7

Another week of repression in Azerbaijan:

⚖️ Baku Appeal Court upheld the 15-year sentence of Bahruz Samadov after a closed hearing. He is now on hunger strike.

✍️ New charges against human rights defender Bashir Suleymanli in the ongoing NGO crackdown.

Voices for justice are silenced again.

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · Sep 7

Italian Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin at the TEHA Forum in Cernobbio says its gas storage is secure—but still plays into Azerbaijan’s hand 🇮🇹⛽️a🇦🇿

By leaning on Baku for supply, Rome helps polish Azerbaijan’s image abroad, whilst repression and human rights abuses continue at home.

Ilham Aliyev held meeting with President of Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni in Rome, 5 September 2024

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Campaign to End Repression in Azerbaijan @endrepression-az.org · Sep 3

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan tried to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. India blocked it.

Given Baku’s record of jailing journalists, crushing dissent & silencing defenders, it would have fit right in.

But as a @coe.int member, that says everything about how it undermines the values it signed up to❗

Xi has warm meeting with Azerbaijan's Aliyev
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Azerbaijani President Ilhan Aliyev in what seemed to be friendly meeting between the two sides.

An Azerbaijani readout of the meeting said that Xi addressed Aliyev as "my dear friend."
"President Xi Jinping emphasized that successful cooperative relations have been established between Azerbaijan and China over the past 30 years, and that these relations are currently developing at the level of a comprehensive stretegic partnership," the Azerbaijani statement said.

The Chinese readout of the meeting noted that "China and Azerbaijan are good friends and good partners."

It highlighted the close economic ties between the two countries, and the "efficacy of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route," which is used to transport Chinese goods via Azerbaijan. The two sides have close cooperation in the field of energy, with Azerbaijan being rich in natural gas.

China also supports Azerbaijan's membership in the SCO and noted that Azerbaijan "firmly abides by the one-China principle."

The picture shows a meeting on 31 August 2025 between Presidents Aliyev and Xi in front of Azerbaijani and Chinese flags. Picture originally published by President Aliyev on his social media accounts.

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