Human Rights Watch: Azerbaijan imitates democracy and human rightsDecember 13, 2011 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan imitates democracy and human rights, according to Deputy Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of Human Rights Watch. As Rachel Denber told Obyektiv.tv, “the political and judicial authorities of Azerbaijan, its law enforcement agencies will not be able to mislead world public opinion, because everyone knows that dozens of people were punished for attempt to implement a legal right for freedom of assembly and speech.” "Unfortunately, Azerbaijan is imitating democracy and human rights. It can be seen from the records of the country, submitted to international organizations such as the UN. Behind those signs of normal legal framework, which meets international norms and standards, there is a weak implementation of laws that have led to a gradual (since 2003) deterioration of the human rights situation," Contact.az quoted Denber as saying. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |