Pressure on Azerbaijani Authorities Urged Ahead of COP29 Climate Summit
What Is Happening?
- States are being urged to exert pressure on Azerbaijani authorities ahead of COP29.
- Azerbaijan’s crackdown on civil society includes arbitrary detentions of activists.
- Independent organizations have been shut down, and critics face politically motivated charges.
Why Does It Matter?
Azerbaijan is hosting COP29 while suppressing climate activism and civil society.
Concerns for Detained Individuals
Who Has Been Affected?
- Approximately 300 individuals, including human rights defenders and journalists, remain detained.
- Detainees face fabricated charges in retaliation for criticizing the authorities.
What Happens Next?
With the threat of reprisals after COP29, critics face continued risks post-conference.
Call for Action
What Is Being Asked?
COP29 delegates are urged to demand an end to the crackdown on civil society by Azerbaijani authorities.
Amnesty International’s Stand
What Does Amnesty International Say?
- Monitoring of authorities’ treatment of activists and environmentalists will continue.
- The COP29 Host Country Agreement must prioritize human rights and transparency.
What Are the Concerns?
Previous COP summits have faced restrictions on human rights, raising safety concerns for COP29 participants.
Conclusion
Amnesty International emphasizes the need for free expression and meaningful participation at COP29 to achieve climate justice and human rights goals.
Source: www.amnesty.org