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Sep 28, 20162 min read

Smith: Azerbaijan Referendum Lacks Legitimacy

United States Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), September 27, 2016 Following today’s announcement of the results of...

Sep 28, 20164 min read

Azerbaijan’s Constitutional Referendum Creates Crisis of Legitimacy

United States Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) September 15, 2016 Chairman Smith, Others Highlight Human Rights...

May 3, 20162 min read

On World Press Freedom Day, Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Azerbaijan: Free Khadija!

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Chairman Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) of the Helsinki Commission Issued the following statement: “Today...

Feb 12, 20162 min read

Armenian Assembly of America Urges Action on Azerbaijan Cease-Fire Violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) submitted written testimony to the Helsinki Commission’s...

Dec 16, 20152 min read

Helsinki Commission Chair Acts to End Human Rights Violations in Azerbaijan

Rep. Chris Smith Introduces Azerbaijan Democracy Act to Promote Rule of Law, Human Rights Hon. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman Hon. Roger...

Nov 10, 20155 min read

Helsinki Commission Briefing Discusses Declining Rule of Law & Civil Society in Azerbaijan

By Danielle Saroyan Armenian Agenda Associate Editor On Thursday, November 5, the Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe: U.S....

Jul 2, 20144 min read

US Helsinki Commission Chairmen “Speak Out” On AZ’s Human Rights Record, Ask Obama to Appoint Envoy

By Taniel Koushakjian AAANews Blog The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) recently concluded their annual...