Arrests in Azerbaijan

Journalist arrested in Meydan TV case responds to reports about him

Arrests in Azerbaijan

March 12, 2025

"Such absurd and laughable claims can only be invented in Azerbaijan," the journalist comments on his portrayal by APA as the new leader of Meydan TV.

Azerbaijan: Opposition and media representatives respond to international organizations' shutdown

Azerbaijan

March 06, 2025

Comments from Azerbaijani opposition and media representatives on the shutdown of international organizations and revocation of media accreditations

Journalist Aziz Orujov jailed for two years in Azerbaijan

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 26, 2025

The court found him guilty of unauthorized construction on land without ownership, use, or lease rights.

Azerbaijan court places journalist Shahnaz Beylergyzy under house arrest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 26, 2025

Shahnaz Beylergyzy was the ninth person arrested in the Toplum TV case. All of them are charged with smuggling.

Ninth person arrested in Azerbaijan over Meydan TV case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 21, 2025

As in other cases in this matter, the journalist is accused of smuggling, which he categorically denies, claiming political motives. According to his relatives, the trial took place without his lawyer present

Azerbaijan has seen 26 more political prisoners in the past two months, bringing the total to 357

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 13, 2025

The Union for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan has released an updated list of political prisoners, which includes 357 names.

Two more journalists arrested in Azerbaijan on smuggling charges

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 06, 2025

Shahnaz Beylergyzy has been arrested for 3 months and 15 days in the "Toplum TV case," while Shamshad Agayev has been arrested for 2 months and 1 day in the "Meydan TV case."

Another journalist arrested in Azerbaijan over Toplum TV case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

January 17, 2025

All defendants in the case now face more serious charges under six additional articles, with potential prison sentences of up to 12 years.

Labour rights activist sentenced to 8 years in prison in Azerbaijan

Arrests in Azerbaijan

January 14, 2025

The court convicted Afiyaddin Mamedov of stabbing an individual, but he denies the charges, claiming he is being targeted for his human rights work.

Azerbaijani activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev sentenced to 10 years in prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

January 13, 2025

Under the verdict, his house and bank account funds are set to be confiscated.

Azerbaijan in 2024: Key events

Azerbaijan

December 31, 2024

The emergence of new political prisoners, alongside positive developments: the complete withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh and the successful hosting of COP29.

Trial begins in Azerbaijan over Abzas Media case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Journalists were denied access to the courtroom, and almost all defense motions were rejected during the preparatory hearing.

Azerbaijan jails activist for 3 years, eases charges against journalist

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 12, 2024

Ilhamiz Guliyev sentenced to three years in prison, smuggling charge dropped against Aziz Orujov

Opposition figure arrested in Azerbaijan on extortion charges claims political persecution

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

The court has remanded Azar Gasimly, director of the Institute for Political Management, in custody for four months.

Sunday arrests: 7 detained in "Meydan TV" case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 08, 2024

Many employees from yet another independent media outlet in Azerbaijan, Meydan TV, have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling.

Meydan TV staff detained in Baku, accused of smuggling; journalists claim political persecution

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 07, 2024

The detentions were linked to alleged illegal currency imports, which Meydan TV protests

Rights activist in Azerbaijan arrested on fraud and hooliganism charges

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 04, 2024

Rufat Safarov denies the charges, claiming his detention is linked to his human rights work.

Azerbaijan court upholds seizure of economist’s car in high-profile Abzas Media case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

November 05, 2024

A court in Azerbaijan upheld the seizure of economist Farid Mehralizade’s car in high-profile Abzas Media case

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