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‘If I were a criminal, I wouldn’t use state bank,’ activist tells Azerbaijani court

Azerbaijan

May 11, 2026

Activist Asef Ahmadov sends JAMnews written rebuttal to charges over allegedly illegal foreign grants

Azerbaijani Meydan TV journalists stage protest in a courtroom on World Press Freedom Day

Azerbaijan

May 01, 2026

Journalists held placards and chanted slogans to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May

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

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

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'.