The Fundamental Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: Property Rights over Land and the Right to Housing
By Galib Toghrul, Chairman of the Board of the Economic Research CenterAbstract
In the process of resettling the territories of Karabakh liberated from Armenian occupation, protecting the property rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is one of the most pressing issues. This involves ensuring the property rights of approximately 190,000 families (715,000 individuals), as enshrined in the country�s constitution, a fundamental human right universally recognized. The property rights of IDPs concern their rights to immovable property�houses, apartments, and land. This article will highlight the crucial role of the legal framework in protecting citizens� land ownership rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan and review government policies and documents relevant to the rights of IDPs. In a subsequent article, we will analyze, with supporting facts and legal documents, the provision of housing rights to people relocated to Karabakh.
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