The Ombudsman received US Ambassador to Azerbaijan

The Human Rights Commissioner of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, received US Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mark Libby.    

At the meeting, the Ombudsman gave comprehensive information about the latest efforts to protect human rights and freedoms. 

Underscoring the sharing of good human rights experiences, the Ombudsman spoke about her effective cooperation with foreign ombudspersons and NHRIs, as well as international organizations. 

The Ombudsman noted the latest amendments to the Constitutional Law on Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, adding that her mandate was expanded to function for promoting equality and non-discrimination and other fields.

The Ambassador was informed about NPM monitoring visits to places, where persons cannot leave at will and the appeal procedures to the Ombudsman. It was said that the country’s President was submitted with recommendations by the Ombudsman regarding pardoning based on the appeals by the convicts and/or their family members.  

S. Aliyeva spoke about Armenia’s serious violations of international law norms during the three-decade occupation of our territories, including damaging biodiversity and ecocide crimes. She added the landmine problem existing in the liberated territories, which prevents former displaced people to safely return to their homes and hinders the large-scare construction and restoration works.   

Recalling the existence of about 4000 thousand missing citizens of Azerbaijan during the First Karabakh War, S. Aliyeva said although a number of our citizens’ personalities were identified and buried as a result of measures undertaken by our country, the fate of other our missing persons remained unknown so far.  

Additionally, it was noted that the Ombudsman initiated fact-finding missions in our liberated territories. Reports, statements, and appeals were prepared and submitted to international organizations, foreign ombudspersons, and NHRIs.    

During the meeting, several other issues of mutual interest were also discussed, and questions of interest to the guest were answered.