Resolution of participants of public forum on situation of political freedoms in Azerbaijan organized by the EMDS

Forum participants discussed current situation of freedom of expressions and media, political control over the internet, electronic and print media, limitations to activity of public unions, civic groups and political parties, difficulties created by laws regulating activity of these structures, including Election Code and law on Freedom of Assembly.
During discussions thoughts on constraints concerned with ensuring of socio-political activity opportunities, pressure on political activists, detaining and arrest of citizens concerned with political motives, along with release of political prisoners were shared.

 

Resolution of Participants of Public Forum on Situation of Political Freedoms in Azerbaijan organized by EMDS, 29 February 2012