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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply once again. On April 18, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out at least three shooting incidents against commercial vessels attempting to pass through the strait. It is reported that Indian tankers carrying Iraqi oil were among the vessels attacked.

Explore the controversial deportation of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov from Georgia. This report analyzes the human rights implications, the alleged legal justifications, and the suspected coordination between Tbilisi and Baku officials.

UN HRC61 event in Geneva exposes Azerbaijan's human rights crackdown. Experts reveal systemic persecution of journalists, gender-based repression, and transnational attacks on exiles like Emin Huseynov. Call for urgent international action.

UN report on human rights in Azerbaijan (2024-2025): evidence of systemic torture, media crackdowns, and the silencing of journalists and scholars.

Read about Tofiq Yaqublu’s struggle for justice. Facing a 9-year sentence and a life-threatening hunger strike in Baku, his family and international groups call for his release, highlighting the human rights situation and political opposition in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan implements new social media laws to protect national moral values. Learn about the recent legal actions taken by the Prosecutor General's Office, potential fines, and the debate over freedom of speech and traditional family values in 2026.

Explore the impact of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict on global energy. Analyze rising oil prices, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the economic implications for Azerbaijan and global markets in this detailed energy outlook.

The Civic Solidarity Platform condemns the harassment of Emin and Mehman Huseynov. Discover the latest report on transborder repression, human rights advocacy in Switzerland, and the call for international protection against targeted surveillance.

Read the powerful letter by journalist Fatima Movlamli, detained in the "Meydan TV case," marking one year of her arrest. From the Baku Detention Center, she shares her thoughts on spiritual freedom, journalism, and the struggle for a free press.

Azerbaijan’s crackdown on media intensifies as female journalists in the Meydan TV case face new threats and isolation in Baku’s detention center. Families report intimidation and restricted visits. Follow the fight for free speech and truth.

Azerbaijan introduces new age limits for social media to protect children from online risks. Learn about President Ilham Aliyev's latest decree, new safety rules in schools, and how these changes impact digital freedom and youth safety online.

Azerbaijan launches the Digital Development Council led by First VP Mehriban Aliyeva. This strategic move aims to modernize the economy through AI, innovation, and enhanced cybersecurity to ensure a sustainable, technology-driven future for all.

Discover the story of Elmina Aghayeva, the Azerbaijani student at Columbia University released from ICE custody after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump intervened. Explore the campus protests and the legal battle over her student visa status.

Explore Azerbaijan's 2025 Human Rights Report by Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva. This detailed analysis covers proposed reforms in prison education, military deferments, and transport subsidies, while addressing concerns regarding disability status and oversight.

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court upholds the 7-year prison sentence for former diplomat Emin Ibrahimov. Arrested in 2024, Ibrahimov claims the charges are a political setup to silence his government criticism. His case remains a key human rights concern.

Explore the impact of the February 2026 Washington incident on US-Azerbaijan strategic relations, diplomatic protocols, and human rights. Analyze the fallout between President Aliyev's security and activists and the future of regional diplomacy.

Journalist Ulviyya Ali faces harassment in Azerbaijan prison over AI content. Learn about threats against her family and the broader crackdown on Meydan TV journalists. Investigation into human rights abuses and media freedom in Baku.

CPJ’s latest report reveals a record 129 journalists killed in 2025. Conflicts worldwide, especially in Gaza and Sudan, have led to the highest fatalities since 1992. Explore the full report on global press freedom and the rising risks for media.

Explore the dual challenges facing SOCAR: labor disputes and housing evictions at Turkey's PETKİM plants, and the risk of EU sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi Oil Terminal. Analysis of corporate social responsibility and energy geopolitics in the region.

Azerbaijani opposition leader Tofiq Yaqublu enters solitary confinement and starts a hunger strike. Family and human rights groups decry the political charges and deteriorating conditions for prisoners of conscience in Azerbaijan.