A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release.

This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Azerbaijan's treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu , a respected academic, who was arrested in July 2023, severely beaten, and held under extremely poor conditions without adequate medical care. Despite being transferred to house arrest, Dr. Ibadoghlu remains in legal limbo, denied a trial date and due process, prompting deep concern from international bodies and U.S. officials. The Senate acknowledges progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations but stresses that such advancements are undermined by persistent wrongful detentions and human rights abuses, including the suppression of academic freedom. It calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Ibadoghlu and all political prisoners, urging this release before Azerbaijan hosts international events like the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The resolution mandates that all relevant U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State, prioritize Dr. Ibadoghlu's well-being and release in all diplomatic engagements. It emphasizes that genuine peace requires respect for human rights and academic freedom, and without such releases, the U.S. will highlight human rights concerns at international forums.