
IRFS believes that these actions represent violations of freedom of expression, which is envisaged in Article 50 of Azerbaijan’s Constitution and Article 10 of the European Convention, as well as Article 163 of Azerbaijan Criminal Code (interference in the professional work of journalist). In addition, IRFS believes these actions violate articles 58 and 49 of Azerbaijan’s Constitution (Freedom of Association and Assembly), and Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Freedom of Expression).
IRFS calls for Azerbaijan’s government to respect legislation, to not violate people’s rights to freedom assembly and expression, and to create conditions for journalists to fulfill their professional work and citizens to freely assemble and express themselves.
IRFS calls for Azerbaijan’s government to respect legislation, to not violate people’s rights to freedom assembly and expression, and to create conditions for journalists to fulfill their professional work and citizens to freely assemble and express themselves.