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U.S. AMBASSADOR CALLED FOR A MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE BETWEEN AZERBAIJANI GOVERNMENT AND ITS CITIZENS
BAKU. January 29, 2013: U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard
Morningstar issued a statement about the recent confrontation between
the police and civilian people in Bina, Ismayilli, and Baku. Below is
the full text of the statement:
"We have seen reports of public unrest in the Azerbaijani town of
Ismayilli on January 24, resulting in injuries and destruction of
property, including the burning of a private hotel and the local
executive's private house. Police subsequently dispersed a January 26
demonstration in Baku called in sympathy with Ismayilli residents, and
several dozen protesters were detained. Two other protests took place
earlier this month in or near Baku against perceived abuses by the
authorities-one by shopkeepers protesting rent increases, and another
by citizens protesting non-combat deaths in the military. In some
instances, it was reported that authorities used tear gas and rubber
bullets to disperse participants.
We regret the violence in Ismayilli. At the same time, we encourage
meaningful dialogue between the Azerbaijani government and its
citizens to address legitimate grievances and also encourage
authorities to respect citizens' freedom of assembly and expression"
(Azeri Report).
BAKU. January 29, 2013: U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard
Morningstar issued a statement about the recent confrontation between
the police and civilian people in Bina, Ismayilli, and Baku. Below is
the full text of the statement:
"We have seen reports of public unrest in the Azerbaijani town of
Ismayilli on January 24, resulting in injuries and destruction of
property, including the burning of a private hotel and the local
executive's private house. Police subsequently dispersed a January 26
demonstration in Baku called in sympathy with Ismayilli residents, and
several dozen protesters were detained. Two other protests took place
earlier this month in or near Baku against perceived abuses by the
authorities-one by shopkeepers protesting rent increases, and another
by citizens protesting non-combat deaths in the military. In some
instances, it was reported that authorities used tear gas and rubber
bullets to disperse participants.
We regret the violence in Ismayilli. At the same time, we encourage
meaningful dialogue between the Azerbaijani government and its
citizens to address legitimate grievances and also encourage
authorities to respect citizens' freedom of assembly and expression"
(Azeri Report).