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OIC representative: Families of missing persons’ right to information should not depend on political negotiations

Haji Ali Ajikul, Vice-Chairman of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-IPHRC)

07 October 2026 13:31 (UTC +04:00)

The right of families of missing persons to receive information about the fate and whereabouts of their relatives should not depend on political negotiations or the resolution of broader disputes, APA reports.

Haji Ali Ajikul, Vice-Chairman of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-IPHRC), said this during a panel session held as part of the 4th International Conference within the Baku Dialogue on Missing Persons.

He said that behind every missing person is a human life and a family living in uncertainty for years:

“These are not acts of charity. These are legal and moral obligations. The Commission has proposed the creation of an impartial mechanism for the exchange and verification of information about missing persons, keeping families at the center of the processes, and strengthening DNA and other forensic capabilities. It is important to regularly assess the progress achieved within the framework of the ‘Baku Dialogue’ and strengthen coordination among the UN, OIC, ICRC and other organizations.”

The Commission representative expressed solidarity with the families of missing persons in Azerbaijan and called for cooperation to be translated into real results so that every family can receive answers.