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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.

Recent data released by the State Statistical Committee (SSC) reveals a persistent rise in the cost of living across Azerbaijan during the first four months of 2026. According to the official report, the consumer price index increased by 5.6% compared to the same period in 2025. This inflationary pressure is most acutely felt in the food sector, where prices for groceries, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products climbed by 6.7%.

The ongoing geopolitical confrontation in the Middle East has laid bare a profound transformation in the nature of modern conflict, demonstrating that artificial intelligence has transitioned from a futuristic concept into an active, double-edged weapon of statecraft. On one side of this digital divide, the Iranian regime is leveraging generative AI to conduct highly sophisticated psychological operations tailored to Western audiences.

Following a successful wartime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signaling a strategic shift toward controlling the "hidden arteries" of the global economy: the subsea fiber-optic cables that facilitate vast amounts of internet traffic and financial transactions between Europe, Asia, and the Persian Gulf. This move marks a transition from traditional energy-based leverage to a form of digital brinkmanship that threatens to destabilize global communications.

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.

Explore the declassified "UFO files" from the Pentagon mentioning Azerbaijan. This 1955 report by a US officer details mysterious military activity near Baku, including unidentified jet aircraft and specialized landing crafts under heavy guard.

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

Official unemployment in Nakhchivan surged by 50% in the past year. Explore the latest 2025 labor statistics from the NAR, expert insights on data transparency, and how recent political shifts after Vasif Talibov have impacted Azerbaijan's job market.

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.

112 Nobel laureates are demanding Iran release Nargiz Mohammadi, a human rights leader, right away and drop all charges against her. Mohammadi’s health has taken a bad turn—she’s been hospitalized in Tehran for several days now.

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.

Human Rights Watch has urged UN member states to intervene to stop the implementation of the death penalty in Iran. The organization reports that Iran has executed a minimum of 28 individuals in the last six weeks.

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.

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Russia's state-owned Channel One television station did something very wrong. They showed a map of Azerbaijan that was not correct. This map used the name "Nagorno-Karabakh" which is not used anymore.

The Baku Metro will now include 'BakuBus' and taxi services. This change comes after President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on May 7.