News around Azerbaijan

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.

Opinion: "Baku alarmed by Armenia’s legal action amid potential consequences for Aliyev”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 06, 2025

International law expert Ara Kazaryan believes it is highly likely that Armenia will win its cases in international courts — which is why, he argues, Azerbaijan is demanding the withdrawal of the lawsuits.

"This may be the last time I address you": Tofiq Yagublu, 35 days into prison hunger strike

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 06, 2025

Tofiq Yagublu is on hunger strike in protest against his nine-year prison sentence. Yesterday, he bid farewell to his family.

Generation Z and organisation of labour: struggle shaped by values

Azerbaijan

May 05, 2025

Although Generation Z in Azerbaijan currently lacks broad opportunities for labour organisation, their individual acts of resistance on social media are laying the groundwork for alternative forms of activism.

New phase in India-Pakistan conflict and its impact on South Caucasus

Azerbaijan

May 02, 2025

“Pakistan and India have strategic partners in the South Caucasus — Azerbaijan and Armenia, respectively. Both countries place particular emphasis on military cooperation.”

Activist chains himself to Azerbaijani embassy fence in Berlin to save oppositionist Tofiq Yagublu – Video

Arrests in Azerbaijan

April 30, 2025

Activist Natig Mammadov: “After this action, I may no longer be able to return to Azerbaijan. But Tofig is ready to die for his beliefs. Can anything we do even compare to that?”

Why Azerbaijan is deepening ties with China — and what it could mean

Azerbaijan

April 30, 2025

"A mass influx of Chinese migrants and risks to social security are possible. The agreement is more of a concession made to preserve power than one made in the interest of the state."

Opinion: Will Armenia join China’s transit programmes

Armenia

April 29, 2025

According to political analyst Benyamin Poghosyan, Yerevan is unlikely to take part in China’s projects until relations with Baku and Ankara are normalised.

'If Trump demands it, Baku will sign peace deal with Yerevan'- opinion of US-based analyst

Armenia-USA

April 28, 2025

Political analyst and University of Nevada professor Nerses Kopalyan said in an interview that there is "one person Aliyev fears" — Donald Trump

Iranian president’s visit to Azerbaijan: strengthening ties and addressing issues

Azerbaijan-Iran

April 28, 2025

On 28 April, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is paying an official visit to Baku at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev.

'Justice will prevail,' says father of activist accused of treason in Azerbaijan. VIDEO

Arrests in Azerbaijan

April 28, 2025

Igbal Abilov is a researcher of the Talysh language. His film Fragments has received international awards. He was detained by the State Security Service, faces years in prison, and firmly denies all charges.

'Comprehensive strategic partnership'- new stage in China-Azerbaijan relations

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2025

The document opens up prospects for deeper cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, energy, cultural, and social spheres

110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: 'International recognition is not among government’s priorities'

Armenia-Turkey

April 24, 2025

A significant part of society sees the government's shift on this issue as unacceptable. Here's what has changed in the authorities’ approach — and what experts have to say.

International appeal Azerbaijani president : 'Free labor rights activists!'

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2025

The petition is in support of the Labor Desk Confederation of Trade Unions, established in 2022, four of whose members have been arrested.

'Baku rewrites history and threatens Armenia' - on ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 23, 2025

Azerbaijan expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan on whether Baku is preparing for peace — and why it is calling all of Armenia ‘Western Azerbaijan’

Prisoners’ phone rights in Azerbaijan — letter from jail

Azerbaijan

April 23, 2025

Sentenced to eight years in prison, Afiyaddin Mamedov writes from jail for JAMnews.

Tours to Karabakh: tourist in one’s own country. Photo story

Azerbaijan

April 21, 2025

Although regular trips have since been organised to cities such as Shusha, Khankendi, and Fizuli, the free movement of people remains restricted.

Return of Azerbaijanis to Karabakh: numbers rise, questions remain

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

The reconstruction of Karabakh is not just a technical task, but also a symbolic and political process for Azerbaijan. Large budgets, drafted plans, and declared goals are one thing

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