This Senate resolution condemns the Azerbaijani government’s treatment of academic and economist Gubad Ibadoghlu and other political prisoners. It calls for their immediate, unconditional release, and urges U.S. agencies to make Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release a priority in dealings with Azerbaijan. It also supports progress in peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan and condemns wrongful detention and limits on academic freedom and peaceful expression.
The resolution states the Senate’s position on human rights and U.S. engagement with Azerbaijan. It does not describe direct changes to services or rights for people in the United States.
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The resolution’s sponsors state that wrongful detention and human rights violations undermine peace and international partnership. They urge the United States to press for Ibadoghlu’s release and respect for human rights and academic freedom.
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