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Harvard Alumni, MPP`09, AIESEC MCP, (Started AIESEC in Azerbaijan), former parliamentary candidate, pro-democracy activist and current political prisoner

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🚨 Human Rights Alert – Azerbaijan 🚨 In May, the President of Azerbaijan is expected to sign the annual pardon decree. Many prisoners will be forgiven, but political prisoners are almost always excluded. Political prisoners should also not be imprisoned for their beliefs, political views, or critical approach. We call on the international community, governments, and human rights organizations to pay attention and support those silenced for speaking the truth. Every voice matters. #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #Justice #Azerbaijan #StateDept #Harvard @brodieboland @CommissionerHR @hannahallin @HelsinkiComm @HillaryClinton @HRHFoundation @UNHumanRights @presidentaz @SenatorDurbin @SFRCdems @SenTedCruz @MariaCorinaYA
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Kaja Kallas is visiting Azerbaijan Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, is scheduled to visit Azerbaijan on May 5. We hope that during this period of rapidly developing relations between Europe and Azerbaijan, the issue of political prisoners such as Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, Rufat Safarov, and Rail Abbasov will also be addressed. Taking meaningful steps toward resolving human rights concerns in Azerbaijan would have a significant positive impact on the dynamics of cooperation and development with Europe. #HumanRights #Freedom #justice #Democracy @CommissionerHR @freedomhouse @hannahallin @bjminnick @brodieboland @kajakallas
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Ahead of the upcoming pardon decree, I respectfully appeal to the President of Azerbaijan to consider the release of political prisoners, including Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, Rail Abbasov, and Rufat Safarov. A gesture like this would be an important step toward justice, reconciliation, and restoring trust in society. #Azerbaijan #Presidentaz #HikmetHajiyev #Justice #Freedom #democracy
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We had hoped that the government of Azerbaijan would soften its stance and reconsider its approach toward unjustified detentions. Instead, the situation is worsening. Arbitrary arrests continue. Voices are being silenced. Fundamental rights are being ignored. This is not just a national issue. It is a matter of universal human rights. We call on all international human rights defenders and organizations to take a firm stand and increase pressure on the Azerbaijani authorities to end these practices. Silence only enables injustice. Action is needed now. ✋ Freedom. Justice. Accountability. #HumanRights #Democracy #StateDept #Presidentaz #HikmetHajiyev #Justice
Campaign to End Repression Azerbaijan 🇦🇿@EndRepressionAZ

Today in Baku: another hearing in the politically motivated case against Bashir Suleymanli. Election monitoring expert and human rights defender, he was arrested in March 2025. He was jailed before, in 2014. Same reason: his work. 🔗 free-anar.site/political-pris…

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In the recent elections in Hungary, the era of Viktor Orbán has come to an end, and democracy has prevailed. The newly elected government, led by Péter Magyar, represents a shift toward democratic values and a new political direction. What stands out, though, is the silence from countries that operate under systems similar to Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian model. They have not congratulated the new leadership. Among them is the government of Azerbaijan, which has yet to officially congratulate Hungary’s democratically elected government. This raises an important question: Why the silence?
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After 16 years of a government intent on ignoring human rights and dismantling the rule of law, the majority of Hungarians voted for change. This represents a momentous opportunity for Hungary to reverse the human rights rollback the country has experienced and return to a path where human rights are at the center of all government policies. amnestyusa.org/press-releases…
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In the recent elections in Hungary, the era of Viktor Orbán has come to an end, and democracy has prevailed. The newly elected government, led by Péter Magyar, represents a shift toward democratic values and a new political direction. What stands out, though, is the silence from countries that operate under systems similar to Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian model. They have not congratulated the new leadership. Among them is the government of Azerbaijan, which has yet to officially congratulate Hungary’s democratically elected government. This raises an important question: Why the silence?😊
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Sen. DURBIN: In a 20 year period of time, think about all the possibilities of voter fraud. How many do you think? 7 million? No. 700,000? No. 70,000? No. 700? No. It’s 77 people in 20 years.
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#Democracy #HumanRights #Justice #SpeakUp
Ulviyya Ali@UlviyyaAli

Buenos Aires-based human rights organization @CADAL , which targets a Latin American audience, has published an article titled "Two decades of autocratic consolidation in Azerbaijan" (by @iehutin ). The article highlights the intensifying wave of repression, specifically addressing the imprisonment of journalist and human rights defender Ulviyya Ali. She was arrested in May 2025 on charges of conspiracy related to currency smuggling. Although a final verdict has not yet been reached, the report emphasizes she could face 10 to 20 years in prison. The names of Aysel Umudova, Bahruz Samadov, and Ali Karimli are also mentioned, with their arrests linked to the broader crackdown on dissent and the stifling of democracy in Azerbaijan. The author points out that political alternatives have been entirely eliminated. The constitutional amendments of 2009, which removed presidential term limits, and 2016, which extended the term to 7 years, have legalized the concentration of power within a narrow group. Currently, only government-loyal parties are represented in parliament, while the genuine opposition is forced into boycotts or restricted operations. Civil society and media freedom are also heavily criticized in the report. According to the article, there are over 350 political prisoners in the country. Independent NGOs have been squeezed out and replaced by government-operated non-governmental organizations, while the judicial system has turned into a tool for punishing rivals. Reflecting this grim situation, Reporters Without Borders ranked Azerbaijan 167th out of 180 countries in its 2025 World Press Freedom Index.

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On April 7, 2026, at around 17:10, a fire reportedly broke out in Prison No. 6. This serious incident has received very limited public attention in Azerbaijan. This facility holds not only political prisoners but also many other inmates, numbering in the thousands. Even before this incident, multiple reports and concerns have described the conditions inside as deeply inhumane. Following the fire, there are growing fears that the situation may have become even more severe and unsafe for those detained there. Silence in the face of such events raises serious concerns. Regardless of the circumstances, every person in custody is entitled to safety, dignity, and basic human rights. Dangerous and degrading conditions in detention facilities can not be ignored or normalized. We call on the responsible authorities to urgently address these concerns, ensure transparency regarding what occurred, improve prison conditions, and guarantee the safety and dignity of all prisoners. #Presidentaz #StateDept #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #Justice #Azerbaijan #Fredom #FreeBakhtiyar @CommissionerHR @HikmetHajiyev @HillaryClinton @HelsinkiComm @presidentaz
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On August 8, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, emphasized the importance of the peace agenda during his visit to the White House. In light of the White House’s longstanding commitment to democracy and human rights, we hope that President Aliyev will reflect the same sensitivity in his domestic policies and make a meaningful statement to the world through his upcoming pardon decree in May. #Prezidentaz #StateDept #FreePoliticalPrisoners #Azerbaijan #Fredom #HumanRights #Democracy #Harvard #KennedySchool #Harvardalumni @HikmetHajiyev @HillaryClinton @CommissionerHR @HelsinkiComm
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As people who deeply care about justice and human dignity, we are closely following the expected pardon decree to be issued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan this May. We sincerely hope that this time, political prisoners and journalists are not left behind. Their freedom would mean everything not only for them but for their families and for the conscience of our society. We believe that such a step would reflect a true commitment to peace and democratic values, and it would have a positive impact on Azerbaijan’s relations with the United States and Europe. #prezidentaz #HumanRights #StateDept #Harvard #freedom #democracy #FreeBakhtiyar #peace
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Autocrats embolden each other ⚡️ 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan repressed Afgan Sadigov at home and reached out to Georgia for help. 🇬🇪And Georgia helped. That's not a domestic matter. That's transnational repression, and it violates international human rights law. 🔗 free-anar.site/afgan-sadigov-…
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🚨 CRISIS UPDATE Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov was arrested in Tbilisi, forcibly expelled, and arrived in Baku today. It all took place despite binding @ECHR_CEDH interim measures. This is transnational repression. Georgia must account for it. 🔗 free-anar.site/afgan-sadigov-…

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Opposition politician Tofig Yagublu has been imprisoned in #Azerbaijan for more than 2 years. Please join us in sending him messages of solidarity and encouragement to let him know he has not been forgotten freedom-now.org/write-a-letter…
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Bakhtiyar Hajiyev turns 46 yrs old today. He is serving a 10 year prison sentence in #Azerbaijan for his civic activism. We call for his immediate and unconditional release. freedom-now.org/cases/bakhtiya…
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Thank you, @FreedomHouse, for highlighting Jimmy Lai’s case and defending press freedom. We also call attention to Azerbaijan, where Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, Rail Abbasov, Rufat Safarov, and over 400 political prisoners remain jailed for their beliefs. Independent voices everywhere must be protected. #HumanRights #FreePoliticalPrisoners #Azerbaijan
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We reiterate our condemnation of the unjust sentencing of #HongKong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison and join the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling on authorities to halt efforts to seize his assets under the National Security Law, which was designed to silence independent journalism and dissent.
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#HongKong: CPJ calls on authorities to halt efforts to seize Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai’s assets under the National Security Law. Weeks after sentencing him to 20 years in prison, authorities moved to confiscate his assets. The 78-year-old, whose health is deteriorating, is among the most severely sentenced defendants under the law. Hong Kong government's statement: info.gov.hk/gia/general/20… #PressFreedom

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The world’s attention to global conflicts must not overshadow the reality in Azerbaijan: over 400 political prisoners, silenced journalists, and ongoing human rights violations. It is our duty to keep their voices alive, demand justice, and ensure these struggles are never forgotten. Even amid global conflicts, we must not turn a blind eye to the suffering in Azerbaijan. #FreePoliticalPrisoners #Azerbaijan #HumanRights #FreedomOfExpression #Justice #SpeakUp #FreeBakhtiyar #Azerbaijan #StateDept #Harvard #FreePoliticalPrisoners #Justice #Prezident @brodieboland @CommissionerHR @FlorianIrminger @HelsinkiComm @iwrite4justice @MariaCorinaYA @freedomnoworg @democracynow
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