Autoritarianism in 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!”

Ilham Aliyev in Davos: 'Azerbaijan is the only safe route between Europe and Central Asia'

Azerbaijan

January 22, 2026

The main topics of discussion included Azerbaijan’s investment priorities, its energy strategy, regional transport links, and relations with Armenia in the post-conflict period.

Post-conflict Azerbaijan: what Ilham Aliyev told local TV channels

Azerbaijan

January 08, 2026

In this annual interview, which has become a tradition, the president shared his assessment of the outcomes of 2025.

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.

What Azerbaijan’s plan to place internal troops under presidential control could mean

Azerbaijan

December 18, 2025

The opposition argues that this represents a dangerous expansion of presidential powers and could be used to suppress protests by force.

Interrogations in Azerbaijan: experts warn of government plan to crash opposition

Azerbaijan

December 01, 2025

Pro-government media link the arrest of the PFA chairman to the Ramiz Mehtiyev case

Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy

Azerbaijan-EU

October 14, 2025

Amid accusations of Azerbaijan interfering in France’s domestic affairs, relations between the two countries show both rapprochement and tension