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Learn about the sentencing of Azerbaijani rapper Elshad Khose. Arrested for "misconduct," many believe his critique of Baku's demolitions is the real cause. Explore the impact on free speech and artistic expression in Azerbaijan's urban projects.

Alikhan Rajabli Alikhan Rajabli, who is with the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) in the Masalli region, was recently arrested, adding strain to Azerbaijan's political climate. Police in Masalli took Rajabli into custody on January 7. The court decided he will be held for three months before his trial. He is accused of getting and having illegal drugs without planning to sell them, which could mean three to eight years in prison, according to Article 234.1 of the Crimina

Labor activist Mohyaddin Orujev reports increased pressure and harassment at Azerbaijan's Facility No. 13. Learn about the human rights concerns, legal updates from lawyer Nazim Musayev, and the fight for worker rights and prisoner safety.

Investigate grave human rights abuses against Azerbaijani journalist Mehman Huseynov. Documentation of state-led surveillance, blackmail, and death threats used to silence dissent. Demand justice and press freedom for Azerbaijan's journalists.

The Toplum TV case continues at the Baku Grave Crimes Court. Defense demands testimony from Hikmet Hajiyev and judicial recusal. Read about the legal challenges, charges against Alesker Mammadli, and the fight for independent media in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan announces 2026 utility reforms: Gasoline and diesel price hikes, new fixed monthly fees for gas and electricity, and the creation of a Public Transport Fund. Learn how these energy sector changes will impact citizens and industry.

Akif Gurbanov interview: Insights on political prisoners, systemic change, and civil society in Azerbaijan. The III Republic Platform speaker discusses rising sentences and the path to a democratic republic from the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center.

Azerbaijani activist and teacher Dayanat Chalabiyev faces 6-11 years in prison after criticizing the government online. This case highlights growing concerns over free speech and the rise of political prisoners in Azerbaijan. Read the full report.

Starting Jan 15, 2026, Montenegro reinstates visas for Azerbaijanis to align with EU policies. Learn how new security rules, migration controls, and work permit requirements affect travelers and construction workers from Azerbaijan. Stay informed.

Reports of abuse and beatings of activist Lachin Veliyev in Azerbaijan's prison system. Read the full update on his health status, the political prisoner committee, and the call for justice by human rights advocates. Stay informed on the facts.

Read the Caspian Defense Studies Institute (CDSI) 2025 report on Azerbaijani Armed Forces losses. Analysis of 42 non-combat fatalities, including accidents, illnesses, and suicides. Essential data on military safety and personnel welfare in 2025.

Arif Yunusov analyzes Azerbaijan's latest amnesty: 36 political prisoners released, but nearly 400 remain. Explore why experts call this "propaganda dust" for the West and how it fails to address systemic repression and the plight of journalists.

Baku Grave Crimes Court sentences critics living abroad to 9-14 years. Charged with terrorism calls and fraud, the accused deny guilt, citing political motives. Read the latest on Azerbaijani legal actions and human rights developments.

Ex-German lawmaker Axel Fischer arrested for allegedly accepting bribes from Azerbaijan for PACE votes (2010-2018). Explore the impact of this corruption case on international transparency and the integrity of democratic institutions. Read more.

Ex-Security Head Grigol Liluashvili arrested in Georgia on bribery charges, while former PM Irakli Garibashvili faces money laundering investigations. Stay updated on Georgia’s major anti-corruption drive and its impact on the political landscape.

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court reduces the sentence of Kanal 11 head Teymur Karimov. Read about the legal case, the journalist's claims of innocence, and the broader impact on media freedom and the Amnesty Act in Azerbaijan.

Explore the debate around Azerbaijan's 2025 Amnesty Act. Is it a landmark humanitarian step for 20,000 people or a strategic move to manage public image while leaving political prisoners behind? Read the full analysis on law and human rights.

Azerbaijan's Baku Grave Crimes Court sentences exiled journalist Ganimat Zahid and ex-rector Elshad Abdullayev in absentia. Read about the legal charges, 15-year prison sentences, and the government's stance on dissent. Full details inside.

Baku Grave Crimes Court sentences exiled figures Elshad Abdullayev (15 years) and Ganimat Zahid (7 years). Learn more about the legal charges, including organ trafficking and national security issues, and the impact of these in absentia rulings.

Major anti-corruption probe in Azerbaijan: Top officials and business leaders, including Ruslan Eyyubov, arrested over a 5 million manat cigarette smuggling ring. Read about the illegal routes from UAE and Iran and the shift toward transparency.