Azerbaijani news

Why Azerbaijan sees Talysh activism as security threat

Azerbaijan

September 09, 2026

Kamal Isayev is serving an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, while concerns grow over Iqbal Abilov's health in solitary confinement.

Rights activist Siranush Sahakyan: ‘Lives of all Armenians held in Baku are in danger’

Armenia-Azerbaijan

September 04, 2026

Siranush Sahakyan, who represents Armenian prisoners at the ECHR, discusses their trials in Azerbaijan and conditions in detention.

Russia faces criticism over ethnic discrimination at state-backed conference in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 08, 2026

The conference participants urged Russia to recognise Circassian genocide and end deployment of ethnic minorities to Ukraine

Jailed Azerbaijani rights activist says authorities 'ready to imprison entire nation'

Azerbaijan

June 16, 2026

Safarov said he would not have been arrested had he not been invited to the United States to receive a US State Department human rights award.

From Republic Day to Independence Day: history of 28 May in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2026

Now known as Independence Day, the occasion brings together the legacy of the 1918 republic and the restoration of independence in 1991.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist: ‘It is time to repeal Section 907 and declare a broad amnesty for sake of peace’

Azerbaijan-USA

May 28, 2026

The civic activist argues that portraying civil society leaders, activists, human rights defenders and journalists as a threat to the authorities creates an imaginary and far-fetched danger.

Epstein files: did convicted sex offender and trafficker visit Baku?

Azerbaijan

February 05, 2026

“The president is a very good friend of mine”: Azerbaijan appears in correspondence between a Dubai businessman and Epstein, but there is no evidence of visits and the references are political

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.

Baku and Absheron water supply: 30 reservoirs, 95% promises and old risks

Azerbaijan

January 16, 2026

The aim in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula is to modernise drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

Four ethnic Armenians held in Azerbaijan jails handed over to Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 14, 2026

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote that no health problems were identified in three of the individuals, while the fourth is in satisfactory condition.

Why Azerbaijan is seen as threat to Iran amid ongoing protests

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 13, 2026

Amid mass protests in Iran, the issue of “South Azerbaijan” has returned to the agenda.

Bayir Shahar: Demolition of historic quarters in Baku and 'Year of Architecture' paradox

Azerbaijan

January 10, 2026

The destruction of these historic neighbourhoods in the city centre, especially around the Teze Pir Mosque, has angered many residents.

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.

Police detain 106 people in Baku raid targeting LGBTQ+ community

Azerbaijan

December 30, 2025

According to witnesses and those detained, police used violence against them, subjected them to degrading treatment, and issued threats.

Russia drops probe into Azerbaijani plane downed by its air defences: reaction in Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 29, 2025

Baku made it clear that it does not accept a unilateral termination of the investigation.

Inside The Oligarch’s Design, documentary about Vardanyan

Azerbaijan

December 26, 2025

The film traces the journey of a billionaire and former state minister of the now-defunct self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Azerbaijan court charges Armenian remaining in Karabakh with terrorism

Karabakh

December 24, 2025

Karen Avanesyan is said to have mental health problems. His representative at the European Court of Human Rights says the Azerbaijani authorities are “inventing a narrative” around the case.

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