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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

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.

‘Public order’ as pretext: Azerbaijan’s recent legislative changes

Azerbaijan

December 22, 2025

Considered separately, the changes span different areas, but together they signal a new phase in the state’s punitive policy.

European Parliament resolution on Azerbaijan: 'Political prisoners must be released immediately'

Azerbaijan-EU

December 19, 2025

The document specifically highlights the arrests of academics, civil society activists, and opposition leaders.

EU and Azerbaijan: human rights values overshadowed by energy geopolitics

Azerbaijan-EU

December 11, 2025

This article is based on data and findings from the report 'Neglecting Principles: The Human Rights Crisis in Azerbaijan – The European Union Prioritises Energy and Geopolitics'.