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April 12, 2025 – Azerbaijan –
In March 2025, Azerbaijani opposition leader Tofig Yagublu was sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of fraud and document forgery. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have denounced the trial as politically motivated and lacking due process. Yagublu, a prominent member of the Musavat Party and the National Council of Democratic Forces, has faced repeated persecution for his outspoken criticism of the government.
On April 1, Yagublu commenced a hunger strike to protest his imprisonment. His health, already compromised by chronic asthma and years of alleged mistreatment, has deteriorated significantly. Reports indicate that he is not receiving adequate medical care, raising concerns about his survival.
Amnesty International has labeled Yagublu a prisoner of conscience and is calling for his immediate and unconditional release. The organization emphasizes the urgency of providing him with appropriate medical treatment to prevent irreversible harm.
Yagublu’s case is emblematic of a broader pattern of repression in Azerbaijan, where authorities have been accused of targeting political opponents, journalists, and activists. His continued detention and declining health have intensified international scrutiny of Azerbaijan’s human rights record.
The international community is urged to apply pressure on the Azerbaijani government to uphold human rights standards, ensure fair trials, and release individuals imprisoned for exercising their right to free expression. Yagublu’s situation underscores the critical need for global advocacy to protect political dissenters and promote democratic freedoms.
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Azerbaijan: Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu sentenced following sham trial
