political prisoners
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Amnesty Bill Offers Freedom for Juan Pablo Guanipa and Other
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including.
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Venezuela: Release of political prisoners amid U.S. pressure; numbers disputed by Foro Penal
Amid ongoing U.S. pressure, Venezuela reports the release of at least 80 political prisoners, though the count is disputed by Foro Penal as allegedly inflated.
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Belarus President Grants Amnesty to 22 Individuals Amid Humanitarian Considerations
President Lukashenko grants amnesty to 22 individuals, including many convicted of extremist crimes, in a humanitarian gesture amid ongoing political changes in Belarus.
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European Parliament Condemns Human Rights Violations in Azerbaijan
The European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan’s human rights violations and calls for the release of political prisoners, linking future agreements to human rights respect.
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Tehran’s Crossroads: Resistance, Isolation, and the Battle for Legitimacy
Tehran faces mounting internal and external challenges as the regime’s attempts to gain legitimacy falter, protests intensify, and calls for unity and resistance echo amid international isolation and human rights concerns.
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European Parliament Demands Baku Release Armenian Captives Amid Rights Concerns
The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution urging Azerbaijan to immediately release Armenian prisoners, citing human rights abuses and unfair trials.
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European Parliament to Discuss Armenian POWs Held in Baku at March 12 Plenary Session
The European Parliament will discuss the issue of Armenian prisoners of war illegally held in Baku on March 12.
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Updates on Georgian Protests and Actions (February 13-15)
Protests in Georgia persist. Stay updated on the events of February 13-15, including key demands and developments, on Azat.tv.
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PACE Calls on Azerbaijan to Release Former Artsakh Leaders and All Armenian Detainees
Follow Us on Google News The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution urging Azerbaijan to release former high-ranking officials of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and all Armenian detainees held in Baku. The resolution condemns the arbitrary…
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Adam Schiff Urges Trump Administration to Hold Azerbaijan Accountable
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has called on the Trump administration to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its human rights violations. In a recent social media post, Schiff highlighted the lack of transparency and justice in the ongoing trials of Armenian political…
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Georgia Protests: Detentions, “Foreign Agents” Law, and Demands for Reform (Jan 20-24)
Protests in Georgia intensified between January 20-24, 2024, driven by public dissatisfaction with the government’s policies and actions. Demonstrations across cities like Tbilisi, Batumi, and Zugdidi focused on key issues: the release of detained activists, opposition to the controversial “Foreign…
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Prisoner of War: High-Ranking Artsakh Officials Face Sham Trials in Azerbaijan
Prisoners of War: High-ranking Artsakh officials, including $1s Bako Sahakyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, and Arayik Harutyunyan, along with former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan and other prisoner of war, are facing trials in Azerbaijan that have…
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US Embassy Challenges Azerbaijan’s State Media Over Human Rights Criticism
In a direct and critical response to Azerbaijan’s state media narrative, the U.S. Embassy in Baku issued a tweet addressing comments made on the “Hefta” program aired by AzTV. The embassy cited specific terms such as “açıq şantaj” (open blackmail)…
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French MP Demands Guarantees for Return of Artsakh Armenians
According to Azat TV Gilbert-Luc Devinaz, head of the France-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, has stated that Baku must guarantee the safe return of Artsakh Armenians. He demands that Azerbaijan: Immediately release political prisoners Allow UNESCO mission in Artsakh Ensure safe…
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COP29: 60 U.S. Congressmen Demand Accountability for Azerbaijan’s War Crimes and Human Rights Violations in Nagorno-Karabakh
On the eve of the UN COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, 60 U.S. Congressmen are calling on the U.S. leadership to hold Azerbaijan accountable for war crimes, hostage-taking, and the illegal occupation of Armenian territory, including Nagorno-Karabakh. This urgent…