Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s government continues to wage a vicious crackdown on critics and dissenting voices. The space for independent activism, critical journalism, and opposition political activity has been virtually extinguished as so many activists, human rights defenders, and journalists have been arrested and jailed, and laws and regulations restricting the activities of independent groups and their ability to secure funding adopted. Other persistent human rights problems include torture, interference in the work and independence of lawyers, and restrictions on media freedoms. While criticizing the increasing crackdown, Azerbaijan’s international partners have failed to set conditions for future cooperation that will help secure rights improvements.
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Internally Displaced PeopleThis submission is based on Human Rights Watch research on human rights issues impacting older women, including domestic violence, abuse, and neglect in residential institutions for older people, abuses during armed conflict, and health disparities.
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Europe/Central Asia
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Armenia: Unlawful Rocket, Missile Strikes on Azerbaijan
Investigate Indiscriminate Attacks, Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
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Azerbaijan: Unlawful Strikes in Nagorno-Karabakh
Investigate Alleged Indiscriminate Attacks, Use of Explosive Weapons
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Azerbaijan: Armenian Prisoners of War Badly Mistreated
Investigate, Prosecute Violations; Ensure Protection of All Military Detainees
News
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Survivors of unlawful detention in Nagorno-Karabakh speak out about war crimes
New evidence of torture and inhumane treatment of civilians by Azerbaijani forces emerges
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Unlawful Attacks on Medical Facilities and Personnel in Nagorno-Karabakh
New Research on Three Incidents from 2020 Conflict
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Armenia: Unlawful Rocket, Missile Strikes on Azerbaijan
Investigate Indiscriminate Attacks, Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
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Azerbaijan: Unlawful Strikes in Nagorno-Karabakh
Investigate Alleged Indiscriminate Attacks, Use of Explosive Weapons
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Azerbaijan: Armenian Prisoners of War Badly Mistreated
Investigate, Prosecute Violations; Ensure Protection of All Military Detainees
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