Azerbaijan human rights violations

Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: 'If I wrote paid articles, I would choose local officials, not foreigners'

Azerbaijan

March 16, 2026

At the latest hearing in the Meydan TV case, the defendants rejected the charges brought by the investigation. Editor-in-chief Aynur Elgunes told the court that the journalists were under arrest because of their beliefs.

Opinion: Council of Europe’s Committee Against Torture arrives in Baku - are relations with Azerbaijan improving?

Azerbaijan

October 07, 2025

The CPT’s latest visit to Baku can be seen, on one hand, as Azerbaijan’s attempt to tactically soften its stance amid mounting international pressure.

Abzas Media verdict: 59.5 years in jail for speaking the truth

Abzas Media case

June 20, 2025

Journalists and media staff from Abzas Media were convicted on spurious “smuggling” charges and handed prison sentences ranging from 7.5 years to 9 years