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    SITUATION IN AZERBAIJAN AROUSES CONCERN OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

    Pan Armenian News
    03.06.2005 04:13

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Freedom House today expressed serious concern over
    the government of Azerbaijan's increasing abuse and intimidation of
    opposition activists. Azeri authorities arrested and detained more than
    30 activists on May 18 and 19, part of a broader pattern of repressive
    measures that effectively deny any non-governmental actor a meaningful
    voice in Azeri society. Independent media, the non-governmental sector
    and opposition political parties all face serious obstacles created
    by the authorities. The detention of the activists comes in advance
    of a scheduled public rally planned by the UGUR opposition bloc
    for May 21. Freedom House called on the government of Azerbaijan to
    immediately release the detained individuals and to respect the right
    to freedom of assembly. "It is time for the Azerbaijani government to
    demonstrate its commitment to democratic reform with genuine action"
    said Freedom House Executive Director Jennifer Windsor. "Actions
    speak louder than words. Unfortunately, there is a wide gap between
    the regime's pledges to implement democratic reforms and its following
    through on these commitments."
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