HRES 120
Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This resolution expresses concern and condemnation regarding the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani academic, by the Azerbaijani government. It specifically highlights his wrongful detention, denial of legal counsel, and deteriorating health while in custody. The House urges the Secretary of State to prioritize his release and advocates for his immediate and unconditional freedom.
Key provisions
- Condemns the Azerbaijani government’s treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu.
- Calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu’s immediate and unconditional release.
- Urges the Secretary of State to prioritize Dr. Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release.
- Highlights the denial of access to legal counsel and a fair trial.
- Notes the restrictions on Dr. Ibadoghlu’s movement and communications.
- Addresses the harassment and threats faced by Dr. Ibadoghlu’s family.
- Recognizes the suppression of academic freedom in Azerbaijan.
Who is affected
- Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
- Azerbaijan
- The United States Department of State
- The United States Embassy in Baku
- Academic institutions and organizations
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically calls for the Secretary of State to prioritize Dr. Ibadoghlu’s release in all engagements with Azerbaijan.
- It emphasizes the denial of access to legal counsel and a fair trial, highlighting a key human rights concern.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 120
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
Whereas Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a respected academic and economist, and his wife were arrested by Azerbaijani authorities on July 23, 2023, and severely beaten while in police custody;
Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu was dubiously accused by Azerbaijani authorities of multiple criminal acts without evidence;
Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu was imprisoned in extremely poor conditions at the Baku Detention Center until April 2024 before being released to house arrest, and is subject to a travel ban preventing him from leaving Baku;
Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu’s health continues to deteriorate significantly since his initial arrest, and he has not received adequate medical treatment for his conditions;
Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu has been repeatedly denied access to his legal counsel and a fair trial while in custody;
Whereas Azerbaijani authorities have restricted Dr. Ibadoghlu’s movement and communications, isolating him from family and academic networks;
Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu’s family continues to face harassment and threats from Azerbaijani authorities;
Whereas the Department of State and the United States Embassy in Baku, alongside United States academic institutions and organizations in the international community, have expressed deep concerns regarding Dr. Ibadoghlu’s health and have demanded his immediate release; and
Whereas the wrongful detention of Dr. Ibadoghlu is a serious affront to human rights and academic freedom: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu’s immediate and unconditional release; and
urges the Secretary of State to continue prioritizing Dr. Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release in all engagements with the Government of Azerbaijan.