Congress Calls for Sanctions on Azerbaijan Over Human Rights Violations in Artsakh

On Friday, more than two dozen American congressmen from both Democratic and Republican parties introduced a bill to impose sanctions against Azerbaijan. The bill, authored by Congresswomen Dina Titus and Gus Bilirakis, includes individual sanctions against over 40 Azerbaijani officials and security forces.

The resolution proposes imposing sanctions on Azerbaijan for ongoing human rights violations, including crimes against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to Politico magazine, the initial list of names targeted for sanctions was 41, but it was later expanded to 44.

Dina Titus, one of the authors of the bill, stated that sanctions should be imposed on Azerbaijani officials for ethnic cleansing against Armenians in Artsakh and repression of the opposition. The bill has sparked controversy and garnered attention from various media outlets. The authors of the document believe that taking action against Azerbaijan is necessary to address the violations of human rights and to stand up against injustice.

The issue of sanctions against Azerbaijani officials is expected to be a topic of debate and discussion in the coming weeks as the bill makes its way through the legislative process. Some argue that imposing sanctions could lead to further tensions between Azerbaijan and its neighbors, while others believe that it is necessary to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Ultimately, only time will tell if this bill will lead to meaningful change or if it will simply become another political stunt.