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Human rights groups urge International Association of Judges to act on Azerbaijan <\/span><\/h1>\n
Baku\/Geneva, 29 September 2025<\/em> \u2013 A coalition of human rights groups has written to the International Association of Judges (IAJ) ahead of its annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling for a strong resolution on the country\u2019s lack of judicial independence and ongoing repression.
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Human rights groups urge International Association of Judges to act on Azerbaijan <\/span><\/h1>\n
Baku\/Geneva, 29 September 2025<\/em> \u2013 A coalition of human rights groups has written to the International Association of Judges (IAJ) ahead of its annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling for a strong resolution on the country\u2019s lack of judicial independence and ongoing repression.
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Human rights groups urge International Association of Judges to act on Azerbaijan <\/span><\/h1>\n
Baku\/Geneva, 29 September 2025<\/em> \u2013 A coalition of human rights groups has written to the International Association of Judges (IAJ) ahead of its annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling for a strong resolution on the country\u2019s lack of judicial independence and ongoing repression.
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In their letter, the signatories underline that Azerbaijan\u2019s judiciary operates under heavy executive interference, enabling politically motivated prosecutions and widespread crackdowns on dissent. This systemic lack of independence, they warn, directly undermines human rights and the rule of law.<\/p>\n

The appeal comes at a critical moment: as the IAJ prepares to meet in Baku in October 2025, it faces both an opportunity for direct engagement and a responsibility to address the reality of Azerbaijan\u2019s justice system.<\/p>\n

Reports from UN and Council of Europe bodies, as well as local civil society groups, have consistently highlighted judicial harassment, torture, politically motivated charges, and the routine denial of fair trials. According to Azerbaijani human rights groups, the number of political prisoners has reached 375<\/strong> this year, with dozens more targeted in recent months. The European Court of Human Rights has repeatedly found that Azerbaijani courts fail to protect against arbitrary detention, often serving only as a rubber stamp for the prosecution.<\/p>\n

The letter calls on the IAJ to:<\/p>\n