Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev announced a potential exit from the Council of Europe, a 46-member organization, following the suspension of Azerbaijan's voting rights in its parliamentary assembly in 2024. This move signals a growing rift between Azerbaijan and the Council, which has been critical of Baku's human rights record. The potential withdrawal underscores the tensions and strained relations that have developed, reflecting broader geopolitical dynamics and the challenges of aligning national interests with international human rights commitments.