Azerbaijan Politics

Azerbaijan holds anti-Islamophobia conference while religious activists face persecution

Azerbaijan

June 10, 2025

According to the Shi’a activist, around 300 religious activists are currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan

Arif Yunus: "'Western Azerbaijan' narrative is a political tool and a repetition of Armenia’s mistakes"

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 09, 2025

Azerbaijani historian and independent human rights defender Arif Yunus: “The ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative may also be part of Turkey’s strategy to increase its influence in the region”

Azerbaijan: Azercell’s new tariff policy and public protests

Azerbaijan

June 06, 2025

According to the new rules set to take effect on 1 July, the validity period of Azercell numbers will be sharply reduced depending on the amount of credit topped up.

"There are no independent media in Azerbaijan, and no one left to report injustice" –Ulviyya Ali's letter from prison

Azerbaijan

June 04, 2025

“Four tragedies involving young people point to a systemic problem. But independent journalists are in prison, and no one is left to draw attention to it,” writes a well-known journalist arrested in the ‘Meydan TV case’.

Sexual harassment and brutality reported at Azerbaijan protest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

June 03, 2025

Minors were among those detained during the protest over Elgün Ibragimov’s case.

Azerbaijan: 63 people detained at Justice for Elgun protest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

June 02, 2025

It has been reported that all detainees had their phones confiscated, their passwords taken, social media accounts accessed, and fingerprints collected.

"Erdogan’s statement points to a deal between Turkey and Russia" - opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 30, 2025

Turkish president once again calls for an extraterritorial corridor through Armenia to ‘unite the Turkic world’ — analyst Lilit Dallakyan comments

Mother of jailed Azerbaijani journalist: “Is my daughter supposed to die in prison?”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 30, 2025

Since her detention, the journalist has been reporting serious health issues. She says the effects of the violence inflicted on her during the arrest persist.

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Crime

May 30, 2025

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Baku denies shelling of village in southern Armenia despite presented evidence

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 29, 2025

A residential house was damaged in the village of Khoznavar, Syunik Province. However, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry insists that its forces “never open fire on civilian targets.”

Summit in Lachin: new stage of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2025

The summit is seen as a key strategic step, signalling the emergence of a new geopolitical structure in the region.

Tango without partner: why Azerbaijan holds back on peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 28, 2025

Experts in Armenia believe that Baku is waiting for a convenient moment to launch a new escalation.

Azerbaijan laying the groundwork for president’s former son-in-law to open casino — while gambling remains banned? | Video

Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Emin Agalarov, former son-in-law of Ilham Aliyev, speaks of his dream to open a casino at Sea Breeze — while the media tout the economic benefits of the gambling industry.

Jailed Azerbaijani journalist: “I suspect violence caused more serious harm to my health”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Ulviyya Ali writes that the effects of the torture she endured during her detention have worsened: headaches, nausea, dizziness, and darkening of vision have become constant.

New social media ad rules in Azerbaijan risk ‘demoralising proactive individuals,’ expert warns

Azerbaijan

May 26, 2025

Legal and financial requirements have been introduced for bloggers and influencers engaged in advertising on social media.

Azerbaijani activist Nijat Amiraslanov sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 24, 2025

According to his relatives, the incident occurred because he was distributing leaflets related to the school student who died under mysterious circumstances.

Being a journalist in Azerbaijan: the story of the detention of Ulviyya Ali, Voice of America reporter

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 22, 2025

He started punching me in the head. Every time I said “I don’t know,” he hit me. Then he said, “Bring the taser,” and threatened to rape me

Azerbaijani journalist Ahmad Mammadli detained, relatives report he was beaten

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Yoldash Media founder is accused of stabbing, but wife says arrest is retaliation for his journalism

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