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#Azerbaijan: Steering Committee of Civil Society Forum welcomes release of political prisoners

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The Steering Committee of the Civil Society Forum welcomes the release of several political prisoners, including their colleague Anar Mammadli (pictured), in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday. According to the Committee, this gesture "marks a first step towards the establishment of a relationship of trust between the government and civil society at large in Azerbaijan".

"This relationship is essential if Azerbaijan’s stability is to be assured and mutually beneficial relations between Azerbaijan and the EU are to be developed", the Steering Committee said. "This can only happen with the full release and rehabilitation of all those currently imprisoned or under the restriction of movement in Azerbaijan on political grounds in line with the country’s international commitments."

"In addition, we appeal for the lifting of restrictions on the activities of civil society organisations, thus enabling them to fully contribute to Azerbaijan’s future well-being", they added.

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