In a striking rebuttal, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry vehemently rejected critiques from Western diplomats regarding its human rights practices, labeling their comments as blatant interference in its judicial integrity. The arrest and pre-trial detention of human rights advocate Rufat Safarov have thrown a spotlight on the nation’s increasingly tense relationship with international observers concerned about freedom of expression. Amid rising scrutiny, Azerbaijan’s stance on maintaining its judicial sovereignty continues to face mounting pressure from Western nations eager for reforms in civil liberties and human rights enforcement.
Azerbaijan Challenges Western Diplomatic Criticism on Human Rights Violations
