This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Azerbaijan for the arrest and mistreatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a respected economist and academic who was arrested in July 2023 along with his wife, severely beaten in custody, and subsequently placed under house arrest without trial. The resolution documents serious human rights concerns, including wrongful detention, denial of due process, lack of medical care, and suppression of academic freedom, while also noting similar cases of other political prisoners held by Azerbaijan. The Senate calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Ibadoghlu and other political prisoners, and instructs U.S. government agencies—including the State Department and Treasury Department—to prioritize his case in all dealings with Azerbaijan's government. The resolution emphasizes that Azerbaijan's credibility on peace initiatives and international partnership depends on respecting human rights standards, and signals that the U.S. will highlight these detention concerns at international forums, including Azerbaijan's hosting of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, until the prisoners are released.
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