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Rapper Epi Arrested for 30 Days After Criticizing Banks Linked to Azerbaijan's Ruling Family, Raising Free Speech Concerns
Rapper Epi arrested in Azerbaijan for 30 days, sparking free speech concerns. His detention, officially for drug use & hooliganism, is linked to rap lyrics criticizing banks tied to the ruling family. Learn how this incident, mirroring Paster's past arrest, highlights the crackdown on artistic expression and political dissent in Azerbaijan.
Jul 19, 20253 min read
Court Hearing Held in Human Rights Defender Rufat Safarov's Criminal Case
Baku, Azerbaijan – A court hearing has taken place in the criminal case against human rights defender Rufat Safarov, who stands accused...
Jul 19, 20252 min read
Ashgabat Court Overturns Travel Ban Decision for Journalist Nurgeldy Halykov, Offering Hope Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – In a significant development for press freedom and human rights in Turkmenistan, the Ashgabat City Court on...
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Toplum TV Case: Journalists Allege Political Motivation Amidst Heated Court Proceedings
Baku, Azerbaijan – The “Toplum TV case” saw another tense court hearing at the Baku Grave Crimes Court today, marked by a heated exchange...
Jul 7, 20253 min read
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