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European Stability Initiative has nominated three Azerbaijani human rights activists on the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize. Leyla Yunus, Rasul Jafarov and Intigam Aliyev have been nominated for this award for their contribution to the protection of human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms, reports Azerbaijani news agency Turan.

According to the article the Press release of the European Stability Initiative, sent to the agency Turan, lists the specific scope and merits of each candidate, emphasizing that all three were repressed by the authorities of Azerbaijan for the struggle against tyranny, corruption, suppression of human rights in the country.

"By putting forward their candidates for Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament sends a clear message to the authorities of Azerbaijan," stated the press release.

The agency notes that Sakharov Prize established in 1988 by the European Parliament's is awarded annually for achievements in the field of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, protection of minority rights. Decision on the winner will be accepted by the end of the year.