Restrictions on freedom of expression and harassment of journalists in Azerbaijan on the eve of COP29 in Baku have been mentioned on June 26 at a “Parallel occasion” inside the framework of the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Geneva workplace of the United Nations. The hearings have been organized by Azerbaijani NGOs based mostly in Europe – the Institute for Freedom and Security of Reporters and the Institute for Human Rights.
“The “parallel occasion” addressed the broader implications of current mass arrests of journalists in Azerbaijan for freedom of expression and opinion within the nation. It was additionally mentioned how these actions are a part of a scientific effort to suppress dissent and management data. We linked this situation to COP29, exploring the deterrent impact that such repressions have on civic engagement, together with the power of native and worldwide activists to advocate for significant motion to fight local weather change,” Reporters Freedom and Security Institute (RFSI) Director Emin Huseynov informed Turan.
In accordance with the RFSI, there are at the moment greater than 30 journalists in prisons in Azerbaijan, and in line with this indicator, the nation is the “chief” among the many nations of the Council of Europe, forward even of Türkiye.
In accordance with him, representatives of the Azerbaijani media, whose journalists are underneath arrest, have been additionally invited to the occasion. Specifically, “Toplum TV” was represented by lawyer Samad Rahimli, and “Kanal 13” was represented by Anar Orujev. They informed concerning the persecution of their colleagues on trumped-up costs.
The consultant of the RFSI, Karina Pavlova, careworn that there are 300 political prisoners in Azerbaijan, amongst them 30 journalists. She centered on the circumstances of activist Famil Khalilov and journalist Hafiz Babala, individuals with disabilities who are suffering in detention because of lack of medical care.
