Calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly; and (4) guarantee domestic and foreign election monitor access.

Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections.

Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.

Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.

Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.

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