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MEPS CONDEMN AZERBAIJAN
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/734473/meps-condemn-azerbaijan.html
16:40, 26 September, 2013
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 26, ARMENPRESS. A roundtable discussion on the
Human Rights situation in Azerbaijan was held on September 24, 2013
in the European Parliament, just two weeks prior to the October 9
presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy informed
"Armenpress" that once more, several members of the European Parliament
criticized the non-protection of Human Rights and the absence of
Democratic values in the country. MEPs highlighted the fact that
politicians, journalists, activists are frequent "guests" of the prison
facilities of Azerbaijan and that the authorities violate basic Human
Rights such as the freedom of expression and the freedom of assembly.
"We want to see free and fair elections. Azerbaijan is the country
which has the highest number of political prisoners among all the
neighborhood countries even more than Belarus" said Ana Gomes (S&D,
Portugal). European External Action Service representative cited that
"Democracy is the main issue to have stable relationship and we will
continue to expect more from Azerbaijan".
Fuad Muradov, an Azerbaijani MP stated that Europe has no proof to
support accusations about wrongdoings in Azerbaijan, while having the
fastest internet access should count as a sign of progress according
to his colleague and compatriot, Asim Mollazade. Those statements
were criticized sharply by the MEPs, as being far from reflecting
the true situation in Azerbaijan.
EAFJD President, Kaspar Karampetian stated that the blatant violation
of Human Rights in Azerbaijan was strongly highlighted yet again.
"How long will Europe keep its relationship with Azerbaijan on
the level of expectations and wishes? It is high time that Europe
transforms words into actions and starts demanding rather than just
hoping" said Karampetian.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/734473/meps-condemn-azerbaijan.html
16:40, 26 September, 2013
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 26, ARMENPRESS. A roundtable discussion on the
Human Rights situation in Azerbaijan was held on September 24, 2013
in the European Parliament, just two weeks prior to the October 9
presidential elections in Azerbaijan.
The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy informed
"Armenpress" that once more, several members of the European Parliament
criticized the non-protection of Human Rights and the absence of
Democratic values in the country. MEPs highlighted the fact that
politicians, journalists, activists are frequent "guests" of the prison
facilities of Azerbaijan and that the authorities violate basic Human
Rights such as the freedom of expression and the freedom of assembly.
"We want to see free and fair elections. Azerbaijan is the country
which has the highest number of political prisoners among all the
neighborhood countries even more than Belarus" said Ana Gomes (S&D,
Portugal). European External Action Service representative cited that
"Democracy is the main issue to have stable relationship and we will
continue to expect more from Azerbaijan".
Fuad Muradov, an Azerbaijani MP stated that Europe has no proof to
support accusations about wrongdoings in Azerbaijan, while having the
fastest internet access should count as a sign of progress according
to his colleague and compatriot, Asim Mollazade. Those statements
were criticized sharply by the MEPs, as being far from reflecting
the true situation in Azerbaijan.
EAFJD President, Kaspar Karampetian stated that the blatant violation
of Human Rights in Azerbaijan was strongly highlighted yet again.
"How long will Europe keep its relationship with Azerbaijan on
the level of expectations and wishes? It is high time that Europe
transforms words into actions and starts demanding rather than just
hoping" said Karampetian.