authoritarianism Azerbaijan

Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: ‘Ilham Aliyev couldn’t silence us – can you?’

Azerbaijan

February 16, 2026

Activist Amrah Tahmazov was forcibly removed from the courtroom after chanting “Freedom for Meydan TV!”

Twelve hours in Azerbaijan’s State Security Service: the story of journalist Javid Agha

Azerbaijan

February 10, 2026

Since that day, Javid Agha has faced a travel ban, systematic pressure and constant surveillance

Why governance changes in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan matter

Azerbaijan

February 04, 2026

Nakhchivan, which has no direct land connection with the rest of Azerbaijan, was effectively governed as a “state within a state”. Now both political and executive authority have been concentrated in the hands of the president of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan in 2025: repression, human rights abuses and international agreements

Azerbaijan

January 02, 2026

This year saw significant changes within the government, while pressure on civil society continued.

‘Public order’ as pretext: Azerbaijan’s recent legislative changes

Azerbaijan

December 22, 2025

Considered separately, the changes span different areas, but together they signal a new phase in the state’s punitive policy.

European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan: 'Political prisoners must be released immediately'

Azerbaijan-EU

December 19, 2025

The document specifically highlights the arrests of academics, civil society activists, and opposition leaders.

EU and Azerbaijan: human rights values overshadowed by energy geopolitics

Azerbaijan-EU

December 11, 2025

This article is based on data and findings from the report 'Neglecting Principles: The Human Rights Crisis in Azerbaijan – The European Union Prioritises Energy and Geopolitics'.