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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

Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: ‘Ilham Aliyev couldn’t silence us – can you?’

Azerbaijan

February 16, 2026

Activist Amrah Tahmazov was forcibly removed from the courtroom after chanting “Freedom for Meydan TV!”

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

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.

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'.