Introduced
September 17 (
legislative day
, September 16), 2025
Mr. Tillis (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Fetterman, and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release.
- (1) commends the progress made in peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and expresses hope that such progress will lead to lasting peace and greater international engagement;
- (2) condemns—
- (A) the treatment of Dr. Ibadoghlu and other political prisoners by the Government of Azerbaijan;
- (B) the Government of Azerbaijan’s practice of wrongful detention; and
- (C) the suppression of academic freedom and peaceful expression;
- (3) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, including Dr. Ibadoghlu, and specifically urges his release in advance of Azerbaijan’s hosting of international events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, further underscoring that until such release occurs, the United States cannot treat those events as positive opportunities for partnership and will instead continue to highlight in such forums the persistence of wrongful detentions and human rights concerns; and