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Aliyev Condemns France at COP29

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev strongly criticized France at COP29, accusing it of colonial crimes and human rights abuses, escalating tensions between the two nations.

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PoliticsInternational RelationsHuman RightsFranceConflictColonialism

Council Of EuropeEuropean UnionAzerbaijani GovernmentFrench Government

Ilham AliyevEmmanuel MacronJosep Borrell

How have relations between France and Azerbaijan been affected by recent events?: Tensions between France and Azerbaijan are high due to France's support of Armenia, Azerbaijan's historical enemy. France has accused Azerbaijan of interference in the recent New Caledonia unrest, which Azerbaijan denies.
What broader themes did Aliyev's speech touch upon, and what were his conclusions?: Aliyev's speech condemned France's control over its overseas territories and highlighted the ongoing tensions stemming from Azerbaijan's recent takeover of the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
What was the context of Aliyev's criticisms of France, particularly regarding New Caledonia?: Aliyev's speech, delivered to representatives of island states, detailed alleged French crimes in overseas territories, including the deaths and injuries of protestors in New Caledonia. He received applause from some representatives.
What international organizations did Aliyev criticize in his speech, and what were his criticisms?: Aliyev also attacked the Council of Europe, threatening to withdraw Azerbaijan's membership after criticism of human rights violations. He criticized the European Union's handling of the situation, comparing Europe to a garden and the rest of the world to jungles.
What accusations did Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev make against France during his speech at COP29?: Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president, criticized France's colonial history and accused President Macron's regime of human rights abuses in overseas territories like New Caledonia during a COP29 speech.

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