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Abzas Media verdict: 59.5 years in jail for speaking the truth

Abzas Media case

June 20, 2025

Journalists and media staff from Abzas Media were convicted on spurious “smuggling” charges and handed prison sentences ranging from 7.5 years to 9 years

"There are no independent media in Azerbaijan, and no one left to report injustice" –Ulviyya Ali's letter from prison

Azerbaijan

June 04, 2025

“Four tragedies involving young people point to a systemic problem. But independent journalists are in prison, and no one is left to draw attention to it,” writes a well-known journalist arrested in the ‘Meydan TV case’.

Azerbaijan: 63 people detained at Justice for Elgun protest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

June 02, 2025

It has been reported that all detainees had their phones confiscated, their passwords taken, social media accounts accessed, and fingerprints collected.

Mother of jailed Azerbaijani journalist: “Is my daughter supposed to die in prison?”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 30, 2025

Since her detention, the journalist has been reporting serious health issues. She says the effects of the violence inflicted on her during the arrest persist.

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Crime

May 30, 2025

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Summit in Lachin: new stage of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2025

The summit is seen as a key strategic step, signalling the emergence of a new geopolitical structure in the region.

Azerbaijan laying the groundwork for president’s former son-in-law to open casino — while gambling remains banned? | Video

Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Emin Agalarov, former son-in-law of Ilham Aliyev, speaks of his dream to open a casino at Sea Breeze — while the media tout the economic benefits of the gambling industry.

Jailed Azerbaijani journalist: “I suspect violence caused more serious harm to my health”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Ulviyya Ali writes that the effects of the torture she endured during her detention have worsened: headaches, nausea, dizziness, and darkening of vision have become constant.

New social media ad rules in Azerbaijan risk ‘demoralising proactive individuals,’ expert warns

Azerbaijan

May 26, 2025

Legal and financial requirements have been introduced for bloggers and influencers engaged in advertising on social media.

Azerbaijani activist Nijat Amiraslanov sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 24, 2025

According to his relatives, the incident occurred because he was distributing leaflets related to the school student who died under mysterious circumstances.

Being a journalist in Azerbaijan: the story of the detention of Ulviyya Ali, Voice of America reporter

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 22, 2025

He started punching me in the head. Every time I said “I don’t know,” he hit me. Then he said, “Bring the taser,” and threatened to rape me

Azerbaijani journalist Ahmad Mammadli detained, relatives report he was beaten

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Yoldash Media founder is accused of stabbing, but wife says arrest is retaliation for his journalism

Journalist Ulviyya Ali detained: “Over 20 journalists are currently in prison, and I am one of them”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Journalist Ulviyya Ali (Guliyeva) was detained by officers of Baku’s Main Police Department during the night of 7 May as part of the “Meydan TV case,” and her home was searched.

Persecution in Georgia: Azerbaijani activist says he is in danger

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

Rising pressure on civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan — including arrests and threats — is affecting not only domestic activists but also those in exile.

Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadigov released from prison

Georgia

April 17, 2025

In August 2024, he was detained in Georgia at Azerbaijan's request for the purpose of extradition.

'Inhumane treatment of Azerbaijani journalist in Tbilisi prison,' says Afghan Sadigov’s wife

Azerbaijan

March 25, 2025

Georgian Centre for Social Justice also calls for medical care, proper nutrition, and milder detention conditions for Afghan Sadigov

Opinion: 'Independent journalists have nowhere to publish in Azerbaijan'

Azerbaijan

March 18, 2025

Journalist Ulviya Ali: "The closure of Voice of America has deprived dozens of independent journalists of their last platform"

US may suspend export of spare parts for Ilham Aliyev's plane

Azerbaijan

March 13, 2025

A bill is being prepared in the US that would ban the export of spare parts for Ilham Aliyev's plane, contingent upon the release of economist Gubad Ibadoglu from house arrest.

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