Sabina Aliyeva re-elected as Azerbaijan's human rights commissioner

Sabina Aliyeva has been re-elected as Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson).

According to Report, the decision was made following a vote in the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament).

Earlier, the parliament was presented with three candidates nominated by President Ilham Aliyev: Sabina Yashar gizi Aliyeva, Jeyhun Yasin oglu Garajayev and Elshana Rafig gizi Valiyeva.

Under the Law on the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ombudsperson is elected for a seven-year term. Thirty days before the incumbent's term expires, the Azerbaijani president submits three candidates to parliament for consideration. The Milli Majlis must elect the Ombudsperson within 15 days.

The same person may not hold the office for more than two terms.