Azerbaijan religious activists jailed

Ashura in Azerbaijan: women banned from crying, children barred from entering mosques

Azerbaijan

July 11, 2025

This year’s Ashura was marked by tight restrictions, with police reportedly telling worshippers that public mourning — including crying — was not allowed by the government

Azerbaijani authorities warn against children attending religious ceremonies, sparking rights concerns

Azerbaijan

June 27, 2025

State bodies are calling for restrictions on children’s participation in mass religious events. However, these measures raise concerns over parental rights and freedom of religion

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

"Believers are accused of drug trafficking left and right, and isolated from society"

Azerbaijan

July 11, 2023

How Azerbaijan ended up on a special watchlist over ‘serious violations’ of religious freedom. JAMnews presents a report by Meydan TV