Statement of Solidarity with Imran Aliyev
EPDE stands in solidarity with our colleague, election observer and human rights defender Imran Aliyev, who was unjustly arrested at Baku International Airport on April 18. Imran Aliyev, a prominent figure in Azerbaijan’s civil society, was subjected to brutal violence and coercion after his arrest. He was beaten, given electric shocks, and forced to sign […]
EMDS issued the statement on the detention of representatives of free media and independent civil organizations
The Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) considers the detention ofthe employees and founders of “Toplum TV” on March 6-8, as well as the members of theInstitute of Democratic Initiatives and the “III Republic” Platform, and the bogus chargesagainst them, as a continuation of the government’s political repression against free media and independent civil […]
Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS)
EMDS is an independent and impartial non-governmental organization working towards the holding of free and fair elections and the development of civil society and democracy in Azerbaijan. EMDS aims to also increase citizen participation in public administration, promote political pluralism and democratic values, and enhance the accountability of government bodies. It was founded in December […]
Preliminary Statement: Results of Observation on Early Presidential Election in Azerbaijan
EMDS observed that the pre-election campaign lacked genuine competition among political forces, diminishing the political engagement in the country and denying voters a real choice among diverse political perspectives, which is essential for a free and fair election. The organization also identified persistent issues with the election commissions, including unresolved allegations of voter list inaccuracies […]
Preliminary Statement: Results of Observation on Early Presidential Election in Azerbaijan
EMDS observed that the pre-election campaign lacked genuine competition among political forces, diminishing the political engagement in the country and denying voters a real choice among diverse political perspectives, which is essential for a free and fair election.
Interim Report: On the results of observation on the Pre-Election Campaign in the Early Presidential Election
Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) issued an interim report on the results of observation on the Pre-Election Campaign in the Early Presidential Election which are taking place on 7 February 2024
EMDS issued a statement regarding the snap presidential elections
The Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) has assessed the legal and political environment concerning holding the extraordinary presidential election on February 7, 2024. It observes that while the decree to hold the election 14 months before the time was in line with the Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, these measures do […]
ECHR rules in favour of Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Centre
On 12 January 2023, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg (ECHR) adopted a judgement on the case of EPDE’s member Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) against the Republic of Azerbaijan. The court ruled that EMDS’ right to freedom of association (Art. 11 European Convention) had been violated by Azerbaijani government, namely […]
Report on Violations of Civil, Political and Social rights in Azerbaijan
Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS) issued a report on the situation of civil, political and social rights in Azerbaijan based on publicly available and alternative sources of information.
Report on Violations of Civil, Political and Social rights in Azerbaijan
Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center issued the Report on the situation of civil, political and social rights in Azerbaijan based on publicly available and alternative sources of information. Over the year, EMDS recorded 676 violations based on 580 facts. Most of violations relate to the right to social security, the right to a fair […]