the Azerbaijani opposition

Azerbaijan jails peace activist for 15 years: "This isn’t just Bahruz’s arrest – it’s a portrait of the regime"

Arrests in Azerbaijan

June 24, 2025

Bahruz Samadov stands accused of treason — a charge his lawyer says remains unproven

'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.

Azerbaijan: Grandmother supports grandson jailed for anti-war slogans – video

Arrests in Azerbaijan

April 16, 2025

Bahruz Samadov, a PhD student at Charles University in Prague, political scientist, and anti-war activist, has been arrested in Azerbaijan on charges of high treason.

'Mr Pashinyan, please confirm that I did not cooperate with Armenian intelligence' – letter from Azerbaijani activist

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2025

Doctoral candidate at Charles University in Prague and anti-war activist Bahruz Samedov, who is accused of treason in Azerbaijan, has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia.

Arrests in Azerbaijan: Two oppositionists charged with incitement against state

Arrests in Azerbaijan

March 14, 2025

On March 7, the Baku Appeals Court heard the case of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party activists Zaur Asgarov and Gunduz Mirzaev, arrested on charges of incitement against the state.

“In Azerbaijan, courage alone is not enough” - well-known rights activist on politics in a country where the power structure has remained unchanged for 30 years

June 06, 2020

Anar Mammadli, head of the Center for Election Monitoring and Democracy Education, tells JAMnews about the problems of the Azerbaijani opposition