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Talysh activist and Russian citizen Kamal Isayev was detained in Turkey and moved to Azerbaijan by the DTX. Read the report on his disappearance, the citizenship dispute, and the crackdown on Talysh rights advocates.

Jailed Azerbaijani investigative journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi wins the prestigious Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Prize for Courage. The Editor-in-Chief of Abzas Media was honored for her resilience against injustice after receiving a 9-year sentence for anti-corruption reporting.

Azerbaijan's prosecution demands life sentences for former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, including Arayik Harutyunyan, on charges of genocide, terrorism, and war crimes. The trial for 15 officials resumes November 27 in Baku.

Azerbaijan strongly protests Russia after an Iskander-type missile strike severely damaged its Embassy in Kyiv on Nov 14. Baku demanded a full investigation and explanation, highlighting that this is one of several repeated attacks against Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and SOCAR assets in Ukraine since 2022.

Azerbaijan issues absentee arrest warrants for US-based journalist Sevinj Osmanqizi and blogger Abid Gafarov, citing charges of inciting mass riots and anti-state calls. This escalates Baku's crackdown on diaspora critics.

Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office has summoned four prominent public figures residing abroad—Arastun Orujlu, Altay Goyushov, Beydulla Manafov, and Vagif Allahverdiyev—on serious charges of public calls against the state (Art. 281.2). Arrest warrants issued.

Political prisoner Samir Ashurov is facing a life-threatening health crisis in Azerbaijan's Prison No. 2, as a doctor allegedly refused treatment documentation, stating Ashurov needed to be "almost dead" first. Read the full account of his medical neglect and the appeal for immediate care.

Attorney Zabil Gahramanov, detained in Ganja, faces restricted rights to family visits. Lawyers appeal the court's dismissal, calling the move "unjust and biased." They argue investigators abuse power, demanding the end of arbitrary restrictions. Get the full details on the controversial case.

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court upholds the 2-year sentence for Aziz Orucov, head of Kanal 13, just before his release. The conviction, linked to "unauthorized construction," is seen as politically motivated retaliation against critical journalism amid a wider crackdown on media freedom.

Georgia's ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia faces up to 13 years in prison on criminal charges. The prosecution is seeking his pre-trial detention, citing the violent 2019 protest crackdown and the controversial Chorchan police post, which allegedly caused territorial loss. Gakharia remains abroad.

Pashinyan confirms 'Trump Route' to Nakhchivan starts 2026. Get the latest on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation, enclave disputes, and Karabakh peace documents release.

Fuad Naghiyev, an activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), has been placed under administrative arrest for 30 days.

Kazakhstan's Parliament unanimously approved a controversial "LGBT propaganda" ban, drawing international criticism. The law mirrors Russia's legislation and is justified by protecting youth from "non-traditional orientation" content. Human rights groups warn of discrimination and penalties.

Four religious women detained in the Baku Investigation Isolator—Sharqiyya Huseynova, Shahla Farajova, Nigar Baghirova, and Ayten Ibrahimova—have started a hunger strike. Their detention was extended despite claims of no investigation, fueling human rights concerns and questions about due process.

Jailed political emigrant Samir Ashurov's health is rapidly deteriorating in an Azerbaijani prison following his deportation from Germany. Suffering from diabetes and lung pain, his family reports he is denied essential medical treatment. Read the full report on the human rights violation.

Afgan Sadygov, Azerbaijani journalist & Azel TV head, is re-arrested in Georgia for 7 days over road blocking charges. Read the details on his ongoing legal fight and extradition battle.

Two members of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), Farid Guliyev and Valishanov Hasanov, have been administratively arrested for 30 days. They are accused of petty hooliganism and disobeying police orders. The party believes that both individuals are being persecuted for political reasons.

Azerbaijani woman Amaliya Valieva is suing over alleged police coercion to sign her house over to the daughter of a top official (ANAS President) following a $360k robbery claim in Germany. The high-profile case, questioning abuse of power and jurisdiction, goes to court Dec 8.

Iqbal Abilov: For the First Time, I Have Spent More Than a Year in Azerbaijan. In Prison.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist Samir Ashurov is experiencing severe lung pain and is reportedly denied medical care at Penitentiary No. 2. Recognized as a political prisoner, his health is at critical risk. Read how his wife Nura Ashurova calls for urgent international intervention and basic human rights.