Opposition in Azerbaijan

625 people pardoned in Azerbaijan, including 38 political prisoners

Azerbaijan

March 19, 2021

A decree on pardoning 625 convicts was signed. The list includes the names of 38 political prisoners

Azerbaijani oppositionist Tofiq Yaqublu stops hunger strike after court releases him on house arrest

Azerbaijan

September 18, 2020

By the decision of the Court of Appeal, the measure of restraint against opposition leader Tofiq Yaqublu was changed to house arrest; this happened on the 18th day of his hunger strike

Azerbaijani oppositionist on 16th day of hunger strike, appeal court date in 11 days

Azerbaijan

September 17, 2020

Today the date of consideration of the appeal by the court decision against Tofig Yagublu has become known, but it is not known whether he will survive until the appointed date

Famous Azerbaijani opposition member who lives in London detained in Turkey

Azerbaijan

September 17, 2020

Azerbaijani opposition leader Gurban Mammadov, on the Interpol most wanted list, has been arrested. He is accused of making appeals to overthrow the government

Who will decide oppositionist Yagublu’s fate: the Azerbaijani public or external forces?

Azerbaijan

September 16, 2020

Politician Azer Qasimli says change will come about only through the strength of civil society

European Court rules Azerbaijan must pay 37,000 euros for death of detainee

Opposition in Azerbaijan

September 10, 2020

The European Court fined Azerbaijan 37,000 euros for the death of a detainee at the hands of the special services in 2011

Over 40 arrested at protest in Baku. Photostory

Opposition in Azerbaijan

September 10, 2020

Around 40 people arrested during a protest in Baku, one of the organizers was taken 200 kilometres from the city in a police vehicle

Opposition leader's hunger strike continues, protest in Baku

Azerbaijan

September 07, 2020

Young activists set up protest in centre of Baku demanding that Tofig Yagublu be released from prison, his lawyer submits an appeal

Freedom House demands release of Azerbaijani opposition member Tofiq Yaqublu

Azerbaijan

September 04, 2020

Freedom House issued a special statement on the arrest of Tofig Yagublu and demands the Azerbaijani authorities release him

Two opposition parties registered in Azerbaijan

Opposition in Azerbaijan

September 01, 2020

There are two officially registered opposition parties in Azerbaijan: The Azerbaijani Popular Front Party (APFP) and the Republican Alternative Party (ReAl).

Will Azerbaijan hold another snap parliamentary election?

Azerbaijan

August 31, 2020

"The president isn't changing, his team is changing" - independent lawyer Gunel Safarova on the new political processes in Azerbaijan in an interview with JAMnews

Non-existent witness called on to testify in case against Azerbaijani opposition member

Azerbaijan

August 26, 2020

An unidentified man and a 15-year-old schoolboy were called to the witness box in the trial of opposition member Tofiq Yaqublu

Photos leaked of allegedly tortured detainees in Azerbaijan

Opposition in Azerbaijan

August 11, 2020

Photos depicting police-inflicted torture surface in Azerbaijan. Interior Ministry denies authenticity

Azerbaijani Ombudsman denies death of political prisoner. New reports of torture in prisons. Updated

Opposition in Azerbaijan

August 02, 2020

Journalists and bloggers in Azerbaijan report torture in prisons. Information about the death of political prisoner Fuad Qahramanli is denied by the office of the Ombudsman

Azerbaijan’s economy before and after the pandemic – what to expect and what to be afraid of? Interview with economist

Opposition in Azerbaijan

July 02, 2020

Natiq Jafarli: “The only hope of the government is that after the pandemic, the oil price may rise again”

"Our lives are always in danger anyways" interview with well-known Azerbaijani activist Qiyas Ibrahimov - video

Opposition in Azerbaijan

June 15, 2020

Qiyas Ibragimov talks about risks, fear and why this time he was not arrested

Activist Qiyas Ibrahimov detained in Azerbaijan during rooftop solo protest

Opposition in Azerbaijan

June 09, 2020

Former political prisoner Qiyas Ibrahimov protested today against the brutality of the Azerbaijani police on the roof of his own home

Azerbaijani student activist arrested for 15 days after demanding semester tuition, exams be cancelled due to pandemic

Opposition in Azerbaijan

June 02, 2020

Students demanded cancellation of payment and exam for missed quarantine term

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