Human Rights Watch: Azerbaijan imitates democracy and human rightsDecember 13, 2011 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan imitates democracy and human rights, according to Deputy Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of Human Rights Watch. As Rachel Denber told Obyektiv.tv, “the political and judicial authorities of Azerbaijan, its law enforcement agencies will not be able to mislead world public opinion, because everyone knows that dozens of people were punished for attempt to implement a legal right for freedom of assembly and speech.” "Unfortunately, Azerbaijan is imitating democracy and human rights. It can be seen from the records of the country, submitted to international organizations such as the UN. Behind those signs of normal legal framework, which meets international norms and standards, there is a weak implementation of laws that have led to a gradual (since 2003) deterioration of the human rights situation," Contact.az quoted Denber as saying. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |