JAMIL HASANLI ELECTED NEW CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL CAUNCIL OF DEMOCRATIC FORCES

Jamil Hasanli was elected as the new chairman of the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) at December 3 session of the organization. Hasanli will replace Rustam Ibrahimbekov, who voluntarily resigned, but was finally elected Chairman Emeritus.
The session discussed a range of issues. A statement was adopted on the recent events in Ukraine, supporting the Ukrainian people's intention and efforts to join the family of independent and democratic European nations.
The National Council demanded the Azerbaijani authorities to immediately release all the political prisoners and stop the persecution of dissent. The release of political and youth activists, politicians, believers, online activists, human rights defenders and journalists arrested on trumped-up charges was also demanded.
The National Council strongly condemned the government decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel, calling it an "unlawful and unjust action".
According to National Council's predictions, the Tariff Council will soon raise bus fares, then the price of electricity, cooking gas and water. It will subsequently lead to a hike in food prices and fuel the inflation. Considering the low level of wages, pensions and social benefits, it will worsen the already poor social welfare state.
The session also discussed the future organizational structure, strategic goals and tactics of the National Council. Then a document "On measures to strengthen the activities of the National Council of Democratic Forces" was distributed among the participants. "National Council will continue to consolidate the unity of people committed to democratic changes in Azerbaijan" read the document.

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