intimidation of journalists

Azerbaijan: Meydan TV journalists report violence in pre-trial detention

Azerbaijan

February 20, 2026

Aysel Umudova, Khayala Aghayeva and Aytaj Tapdig report physical and psychological abuse in detention

Twelve hours in Azerbaijan’s State Security Service: the story of journalist Javid Agha

Azerbaijan

February 10, 2026

Since that day, Javid Agha has faced a travel ban, systematic pressure and constant surveillance

Russian journalist on trial over remark that '20% of Georgia is occupied by Russia'

Russia

January 20, 2026

This is the first case in which charges under Russia’s “discrediting the army” law are not related to the war in Ukraine.

Clooney Foundation: Mzia Amaglobeli’s trial fell short of fair trial standards

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 16, 2026

The report also cites violations of the presumption of innocence and the unjustified severity of the sentence.