International reactions to Bakhtiyar Hajiyev’s arrest: “He should be released immediately” |
The former ambassador hopes that the sanctions will be applied to other people involved in corruption
Amnesty International Azerbaijan social activist in power Bakhtiyar He called for the immediate release of Hajiyev.
The organization made a statement on its Twitter page.
It is reported that he is a former prisoner of conscience from Azerbaijan Bakhtiyar Hajiyev again imprisonment was done: “Him political up to 3 years on motivated charges imprisonment danger awaits. He should be released immediately.”
Khatai District Court on December 9 social activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev 1 month for the initial investigation period 20 for the duration of the day imprisonment chose preventive measures.
against Bakhtiyar Hajiyev A crime He was charged with articles 221 (hooliganism) and 289 (contempt of court) of the Code.
US Embassy also worried…
USAThe embassy in Azerbaijan expressed its concern about the arrest of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev.
December of the embassy 10said in a statement that Bakhtiyar Hajiyev He was arrested on the eve of Human Rights Day and the authorities released him as soon as possible free should do.
Embassy spokeswoman Alice Spenceley said the United States remains committed to promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms: “We once again call on the government to respect the rights of its citizens, including the right to peaceful expression.”
US Department of State To Azerbaijan called…
December 10in US Department of State deputy press secretary Vedant Patel “Turan” answered the question of the Washington reporter about Hajiyev’s arrest as follows: “We are deeply concerned about the detention and arrest of Bakhtiyar Hajiyev on the eve of Human Rights Day, and the authorities immediately arrest him. free we urge you to do it.”
Vedan Patel added that the United States remains firmly committed to promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms: “We again call on the government to respect the rights of its citizens, including their right to peaceful expression.”
“Turan“‘s “Azerbaijan with officials (the last time this week was US Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried Azerbaijan During the telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Bayramov), is the topic of human rights discussed during the negotiations?” to the question, Patel answered that Washington keeps this topic in the center of its foreign policy and will keep it in the future.
“From the very beginning of the work of this administration, from the time we took office, we have put human rights at the center of our foreign policy by interacting with countries around the world, and we intend to continue doing so,” Patel said.
Richard Kozlarich criticized the authorities
The past of the USA in Azerbaijan ambassador (1994-1997) Richard Kozlarich to “Turan”. said that the important issue is the State Department’s sanctioning of Karim Alimardanov for human rights violations under the Global Magnitsky Act:
“Baku the regime violated human rights with impunity. Now there are results.”
R. Kozlarich hopes that these sanctions will be applied to the officials involved in gross corruption.
European Union demands a transparent investigation of the case…
Including, European Union is concerned about the arrest of a citizen activist on charges of hooliganism.
Peter Stano. Photo: European Union
“Union officials are calling for a transparent and impartial investigation into his case,” Peter Stano, the agency’s foreign affairs spokesman, wrote on Twitter on Saturday.