EU welcomes release of Azerbaijani rights defender

"The Baku Court of Appeal decided today (Dec. 9) to transfer human rights defender Dr Leyla Yunus to house arrest on medical grounds. 

"This is a welcome and positive humanitarian gesture which follows a similar decision on 12 November with regard to Dr Yunus' husband, Mr Arif Yunus. 

"The European Union hopes further steps will follow. We are ready to further deepen and broaden our relations with Azerbaijan.”