“Today, in 1963 in Addis Ababa, African leaders showed the world one truth: the destiny of nations is determined not only by power, but also by dignity and political will. Although they spoke different languages and had different histories, they united around one common principle — the right of people to determine their own destiny is inviolable.”

According to Newscenter.az, these remarks were made by David Seliverstov, head of the Caucasus representative office of the Global Solidarity Council, international human rights defender, and head of the Azerbaijani representative office of the Association of Caucasus Jews. He stated that this principle remains relevant today:

“In the modern world, political processes are no longer merely domestic matters. Interstate relations, regional security, the global balance of power, and international interests influence the political future of many countries. The events taking place in Turkey should therefore be evaluated not emotionally, but precisely within the context of these geopolitical and legal realities.

If there are allegations of legal violations, they should be investigated within the framework of legal procedures. The foundation of law is not emotion, but evidence. Confrontation against state institutions and tensions in the streets can sometimes put the stability of society itself at risk.”
According to him, history shows that the political course of major states is often shaped not only by domestic political competition, but also by the approaches of international power centers and factors of regional stability:

“For this reason, political struggle should rely not on destructive confrontation, but on legal institutions, political dialogue, and public responsibility. Africa’s struggle for independence taught us one lesson: freedom is not only won, it must also be protected. However, the strongest way to protect it is not chaos, but law.

Because where there is no stability, neither freedom can endure nor human dignity can fully flourish. What the world needs most today is not confrontation, but political wisdom grounded in the rule of law.”