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Age limits for social media in Azerbaijan: protecting children or tightening control?

Azerbaijan

June 09, 2026

A new bill before Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis would ban anyone under the age of 16 from opening social media accounts

Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: 'If I wrote paid articles, I would choose local officials, not foreigners'

Azerbaijan

March 16, 2026

At the latest hearing in the Meydan TV case, the defendants rejected the charges brought by the investigation. Editor-in-chief Aynur Elgunes told the court that the journalists were under arrest because of their beliefs.

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