European Stability Initiative has nominated three Azerbaijani human
rights activists on the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize. Leyla
Yunus, Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev have been nominated for this
award for their contribution to the protection of human rights,
democracy and fundamental freedoms.
Press release of the European Stability Initiative, sent to the agency
Turan, lists the specific scope and merits of each candidate,
emphasizing that all three were repressed by the authorities of
Azerbaijan for the struggle against tyranny, corruption, suppression of
human rights in the country.
“By putting forward their candidates for Sakharov Prize, the European
Parliament sends a clear message to the authorities of Azerbaijan,”
stated in a press release.
* Sakharov Prize established in 1988 by the European Parliament’s
is awarded annually for achievements in the field of human rights,
democracy and the rule of law, protection of minority rights.
Decision on the winner will be decided by the end of the year.
