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

USA119th CongressSRES-398| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-616
A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-120
Submitted in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-616
    A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-120
    Submitted in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSRES-398| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-616
A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-120
Submitted in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-616
    A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-120
    Submitted in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698: 1)
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted