Statement by the Spokesperson on the cases of Giyas Ibrahimov and Bayram Mammedov

For the European Union, The harsh ten-year sentences handed down by a court in Azerbaijan to young political activists Giyas Ibrahimov and Bayram Mammedov, along with allegations of ill-treatment during their detention, are particularly worrying. The European Union has been following their cases closely and was present at both their trials.

On the 9 December 2016, The European Union expected the authorities in Azerbaijan to review these cases in a fair and transparent manner, in full respect of the country's international commitments.