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    EU: Azerbaijan hardly made any progress in field of democracy and human rights

    15:02 28/03/2014 >> REGION


    Last year almost no progress was observed in the fields of democracy
    and improvement of human rights situation in Azerbaijan, it is stated
    in the ENP Country Progress report 2013, placed on the website of EU.

    "Presidential elections in the country raised serious concerns.
    Significant problems were identified, including limitations in the
    freedom of expression, assembly and association," the report reads.

    According to the report, the pre-election climate was marked by
    pressure against journalists and activists. The fight against
    corruption lacked a systematic approach. EU has also observed a lack
    of progress in the process of Azerbaijan's accession to WTO.

    It is noted in the report, that Azerbaijan did not address key
    recommendations to bring its electoral legislation into line with
    OSCE/ODIHR.

    Based on those observations EU calls on Azerbaijan to ensure effective
    implementation of obligations, continue implementation of the human
    rights action plan adopted in December 2011, bring electoral
    legislation into line with OSCE/ODIHR recommendations and ensure
    effective implementation before the forthcoming municipal and
    parliamentary elections.

    EU as well emphasized the need to reform the judiciary system and
    defamation with the aim of decriminalizing libel. The report
    underlines the importance of efforts to investigate cases of
    harassment and murder of journalists and activists. The
    recommendations concerning the field of economy relate to its
    diversification, provision of market transparency, competition and
    favorable investment conditions.

    EU calls on Azerbaijan to ensure unimpeded access for representatives
    of the EU to Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding regions in support of
    conflict transformation activities in full complementarity with the
    efforts of the Minsk Group.

    The need to intensify steps towards a peaceful settlement on the basis
    of Madrid principles is emphasized.

    "The EU calls to refrain from actions and statements that could
    heighten tension and undermine the peace process," it is stated in the
    report.


    http://www.panorama.am/en/politics/2014/03/28/eu-az/

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