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An imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist serving an eight-year sentence has been denied critical medical care for four months despite suffering from breathing difficulties, her lawyer says.

A trial has opened in the French city of Rennes of nine men accused of plotting to murder Mahammad Mirzali, a prominent Azerbaijani blogger and critic of his country's government.

An imprisoned Azerbaijani religious activist has been placed in solitary confinement and faces transfer to a high-security prison, according to his family.

Azerbaijan and Georgia have recorded some of the highest incarceration rates in Europe, according to a major report by the Council of Europe (CoE).

The Baku Grave Crimes Court has sentenced Anar Asadli, the former chairman of the dissolved "Yuxəliş" (Ascent) Party, to four years and six months in prison on charges of large-scale fraud.

A panel of Azerbaijani judges abruptly halted a trial in Baku on Friday after a detained journalist began testifying about the offshore wealth of President Ilham Aliyev's family.

Nazim Baydemirli's location for serving his sentence has been altered. His spouse, Farida Baydemirli, informed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that he was moved to Penitentiary Institution No. 6 on May 19.

Activist and English instructor Dayanat Chalabiyev appeared in front of a judge on May 21 at the Baku Serious Crimes Court. He was taken into custody for condemning government policies, including those of the president in the media.

"While a straightforward amnesty for unauthorized buildings might address some social issues temporarily, it could also encourage more illegal constructions later on." As reported by AZERTAC, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov expressed these opinions on May 20 during an event focused on "Replacing informal settlements and slums for housing globally."

The Baku Court of Appeal has upheld a six-year prison sentence against journalist and public activist Ahmad Mammadli, rejecting an appeal to overturn his conviction. Judge Ali Mammadov presided over the panel that issued the decision on May 14.

Two high-profile political prisoners in Azerbaijan, economist Fazil Qasimov and investigative journalist Hafiz Babali, have launched a joint hunger strike from Penal Facility No. 2. The protest was timed to coincide with the opening of the United Nations’ 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in the Azerbaijani capital, according to statements released by their families.

Today, 17 May, #Baku hosts the opening of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (#WUF13 / @WUF_UNHabitat ), the United Nations' flagship global conference on urbanization. The forum is expected to bring together around 40,000 participants from 182 countries and to be covered by some 1,000 accredited journalists. Its theme reads like a promise: "Housing the world: safe and resilient cities and communities." On the agenda are the global housing crisis, inclusivity, a reliab

Elnara Eldar issues a desperate plea for her brother, Aghaali Yahyayev, a member of the Muslim Unity Movement held in Prison No. 8. Facing fatty liver disease and a lack of medical care, his family demands urgent systemic reforms to save his life.

The imprisoned Musavat Party and National Council member Tofig Yagublu has been released from quarantine and sent to Correctional Institution No. 17.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has formally initiated dialogue with the Azerbaijani authorities concerning the "Tartar Case," a well-known military scandal that includes widespread torture, wrongful detention, and extrajudicial executions within the Azerbaijani military. The court’s investigation comes after requests from ten servicemen who were cleared after years in prison, along with the families of soldiers who passed away during questioning.

Another court session has been held for Asif Ahmadov. He is the head of the Ganja Regional Community Center. He was arrested as part of the "NGO case."

Ali Karimli, the imprisoned chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was denied permission to attend the funeral of his father, Amirhuseyn Karimov, who passed away on May 9. While the elder Karimov was buried in the village of Azadkend in the Saatli region, his son remained in custody. Notably, in the past, some imprisoned opposition politicians and journalists were temporarily released to attend the funerals of their relatives.

Azerbaijan opposition figure Azer Gasimli faces dire prison conditions at Umbakı. Family alleges severe overcrowding, systemic medical neglect regarding a cellmate with Hepatitis C, and denial of basic rights. Read more on the evolving situation.

According to family members and legal counsel, Yaqublu is currently suffering from debilitating pain that has left him unable to walk unaided or even rest comfortably, highlighting a deteriorating situation at Prison No. 17.

The Nasimi District Court rejects a 1 million AZN compensation claim from the son of a 1937 repression victim. This landmark case highlights the legal challenges for descendants seeking justice for Stalin-era purges in Azerbaijan.