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Azerbaijani citizens, including 50 bus passengers and two long-term detainees (Vusal Guliyev, Rovshan Seyidov), released from Iran. Learn about the recent detentions, harsh conditions, and their return to Azerbaijan, highlighting the complexities of cross-border travel via Iran amid regional tensions. Stay informed on this developing news.

Ulvi Hasanli, Abzas Media director, begins indefinite hunger strike on July 20, 2025, demanding transfer to Baku Pre-trial Detention Center. Penitentiary Service's failure to comply with court order and concerns for family visits from Umbakı prison prompt his protest. Hasanli holds PS head and President Aliyev responsible. This follows recent 9-year sentences for Abzas Media journalists in the "Abzas Media case."

Concerns mount over media freedom in Azerbaijan. British Ambassador Fergus Auld and Turan Agency's Mehman Aliyev voice alarm over journalist arrests and new restrictive media laws. Learn about the impact on independent journalism and the government's response. Stay updated on press freedom issues.

Haji Valiyev, detained Azerbaijani activist & former "Young Ghazi" chairman, continues his 28-day hunger strike as health deteriorates. Appeals for humane treatment go unanswered; house arrest denied. Charged with hooliganism, Valiyev denies accusations, claiming arrest is due to his advocacy for war veterans and criticism of officials. Concerns mount for his well-being.

Russia escalates pressure on Azerbaijanis with criminal cases, detentions, and citizenship revocations. Prominent figures like blogger Subo and athlete Javid Rzayev stripped of Russian citizenship. Diplomatic tensions deepen as diaspora leaders face charges. Learn about the expanding crackdown and its implications for Russia-Azerbaijan relations.

Azerbaijan intensifies its crackdown on independent media. Journalist Aytaj Tapdig celebrated her 32nd birthday imprisoned under fabricated smuggling charges in the "Meydan TV case." 11 journalists, including Fatima Movlamli, are arrested; a judge admitted arrests were for critical reporting. ECPMF and colleagues demand immediate release. Learn about human rights violations and the fight for press freedom in Azerbaijan.

Learn about human rights defender Bashir Suleymanli's allegations of judicial misconduct and inhumane detention conditions in Azerbaijan. This article details his complaints against Judge Emin Aliyev, the severe holding facilities, and restrictions on basic items. Explore the broader crackdown on civil society, including other arrested NGO leaders and the ongoing criminal investigation. Stay informed on the challenges faced by human rights advocates.

Learn about Azer Gasimli's ongoing extortion trial in Baku, Azerbaijan. The political scientist claims he is the victim and alleges political motivation behind his arrest. Discover details of the indictment, his wife's counter-narrative involving a cryptocurrency dispute, and the broader context of repression against independent voices in Azerbaijan. Stay updated on this high-profile case as Gasimli maintains his innocence amidst charges.

Explore the 'Toplum TV case' trial in Azerbaijan, where independent journalists face aggravated charges. Read about Farid Ismayilov's health battle and his refusal to attend court, and Akif Gurbanov's rejection of smuggling and tax evasion accusations. This article highlights the ongoing pressure on independent media and the crucial legal and health challenges within the judicial process.

Urgent appeal to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev over imprisoned media expert Alasgar Mammadli's critical health. Mammadli, a Toplum TV co-founder, faces severe health issues (thyroid nodule, cancer risk) in detention amid the "Toplum TV case" and political charges. Civil society, journalists, and human rights defenders demand urgent surgery, highlighting wider concerns for media freedom in Azerbaijan.

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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.

Baku, Azerbaijan  – A court hearing has taken place in the criminal case against human rights defender Rufat Safarov, who stands accused...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – In a significant development for press freedom and human rights in Turkmenistan, the Ashgabat City Court on...

Baku, Azerbaijan – The “Toplum TV case” saw another tense court hearing at the Baku Grave Crimes Court today, marked by a heated exchange...