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Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV case: ‘Investigator, prosecutor and judge in this case is Ilham Aliyev’

Azerbaijan

September 29, 2026

Journalist Shamshad Agha rejected the charges, pointed to inconsistencies in the criminal case and linked his arrest to his journalistic work.

Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV case: ‘We are Ilham Aliyev’s personal prisoners – treat us with respect’

Azerbaijan

July 28, 2026

Judges objected to mentions of Ilham Aliyev’s name during the Meydan TV trial.

Meydan TV trial: 'Journalists arrested, but not those behind financial dealings'

Azerbaijan

July 06, 2026

The Meydan TV trial resumed after a three-month break before a new panel of judges and a new state prosecutor.

Meydan TV trial in Azerbaijan: judge intervenes at mention of Heydar Aliyev’s name

Azerbaijan

April 05, 2026

At a hearing at Baku’s Serious Crimes Court, the defendants delivered free statements