Azerbaijan: Treatment of Iranian nationals
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 27 March 2003 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | AZE40967.E |
| Reference | 2 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Azerbaijan: Treatment of Iranian nationals, 27 March 2003, AZE40967.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f7d4d5638.html [accessed 24 May 2023] |
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No specific information on the treatment of Iranian nationals in Azerbaijan could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
According to Article 25 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which was enacted on 27 November 1995, "[e]very person shall have equal Rights and Freedoms irrespective of race, nationality, religion, sex, origin, property status, social position, convictions, political party, trade union organization and social unity affiliation." Article 25 further states that "[l]imitations or recognition of Rights and Freedoms because of race, nationality, social status, language origin, convictions and religion shall be prohibited," while Article 44 guarantees every person the right to preserve their ethnic identity (Azerbaijan 27 Nov. 1995).
In a statement by Tofig Musayev, a representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, minorities in Azerbaijan are provided representation in the government (UN 3 Sept. 2001). Musayev also stated that "Azerbaijan is a multiethnic and multi-religious country and national policy is planned and carried out with due regard for the legitimate interests of persons belonging to minorities" (ibid.).
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Website presents a report on Azerbaijan in which the head of a local migration centre states that ethnic minorities are not persecuted and that "there are no serious problems with national minorities in Azerbaijan" (RFE/RL 18 Feb. 2003).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
References
Azerbaijan. 27 November 1995. Office of the President. The Constitution of the Republic
of Azerbaijan. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). 18 February 2003. Azerbaijan Report.
"Expert: National Minorities in Azerbaijan Better Off than Azerbaijanis in Russia." United Nations (UN). 3 September 2001. World Conference Against Racism (WCAR).
"Azebaijan: Statement by Mr. Tofig Musayev on Behalf of the Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. Durban, South Africa, 31 August - 7 September 2001." 2003]
Additional Sources Consulted
IRB Databases
Internet sites, including:
Amnesty International
Eurasianet.org
Global IDP
The Iranian
Network of East - West Women
1 Up Info
Search engine:
Google
