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Read the full report on the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. Detailed insights into the 2024 incident near Aktau, the international investigation findings, Russia's admission of fault, and the ongoing quest for justice and compensation.

Human Rights Watch reports an escalation of repression in Azerbaijan against the opposition APFP party in 2025. Investigations reveal arbitrary arrests, the death of Elbayi Kerimli in custody, and travel bans on leaders like Ali Kerimli. HRW demands the immediate release of political prisoners and a transparent probe into abuse.

Explore our in-depth report on COP30 in Belém. We analyze the divide between Blue Zone negotiations and frontline protests, covering climate funding disputes, fossil fuel phase-out failures, and the urgent push for genuine climate justice.

Explore why COP30's methane plans aren't enough without a fossil fuel phase-out. Learn about 'Farmers FIRST', super pollutants like CH4 and N2O, and the urgent need for global energy reform to defuse the climate bomb. Read the full analysis now.

Explore the controversy surrounding the normalization of child marriage in Russia. We analyze the human rights crisis, legal loopholes in the North Caucasus, and the impact of Kremlin policy on young girls' safety, education, and health.

Afiyaddin Mammadov, head of the Workers' Platform union, receives the 2025 Nargiz Award for his fight for democracy in Azerbaijan. From prison, the activist dedicated his award to journalists and workers. Read the full report on his 8-year sentence.

President Ilham Aliyev skips the informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg due to a busy schedule. Analysis of Azerbaijan-Russia diplomatic tensions following the AZAL flight tragedy and the current state of bilateral relations. Read the full report.

Discover the critical state of the Amazon at COP30. Learn about the ecological tipping points, the gap in climate financing, and the political challenges facing the world's largest rainforest. Read our full analysis of the path to sustainability.

Explore the clash between Indigenous voices and climate diplomacy at COP30 in Belém. While the "Indigenous COP" promised inclusion, the reality of corporate influence and lack of fossil fuel phase-outs tells a different story. Read the analysis.

Explore the disappearance of Hitrowskin (Didar), a Turkmen TikToker missing since November 2025 after criticizing meat prices. This report details the human rights crisis, digital crackdowns, and the risks of free speech in closed societies today.

Azerbaijan approves a historic 2025 Amnesty Act impacting 20,000+ people. Will it provide genuine legal reform and free political prisoners, or is it just a temporary fix for overcrowded prisons? Read the full analysis on hope vs. skepticism.

Tofiq Yaqublu’s Supreme Court hearing in Azerbaijan is postponed again. The opposition figure seeks full acquittal amid claims of legal violations. Stay updated on the latest developments in this high-profile human rights and judicial case.

Explore the rising tensions between Azerbaijan’s Parliament and the EU following the latest human rights resolution. Learn about the release demands for political prisoners, Baku’s corruption counter-claims, and the legacy of Caviar Diplomacy.

Baku Court upholds detention of Ali Karimli, leader of the APFP. Facing charges under Article 278.1, the opposition leader remains in custody until Feb 2026. Supporters decry the "Mehdiyev case" connection as political repression.

Azerbaijan and Armenia resume fuel trade after 30 years. AI-95 gasoline exports through Georgia mark a historic milestone in the 2025 peace process. This shift toward economic cooperation paves the way for prosperity in the South Caucasus. Read more.

Azer Gasimli trial update: Baku Court of Grave Crimes examines evidence as defense highlights major inconsistencies in victim testimony. Is it extortion or a private financial dispute? Latest on Azerbaijan's political climate and rule of law.

Analysis of the European Parliament's 2025 resolution on Azerbaijan. Covering the rise in political prisoners, the cases of researchers Samadov and Abilov, and potential EU sanctions. Learn how human rights impact future EU-Azerbaijan ties.

Azerbaijan's SSS issues a warrant for ex-Deputy PM Abbas Abbasov in the Ramiz Mehdiyev coup inquiry. Latest updates on charges of treason and power seizure. Follow the legal developments and international reactions in this breaking news report.

Azerbaijan opposition faces a crackdown as Jamil Hasanli is summoned by SSS. Learn about the Ramiz Mehdiyev case, the detention of Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahim, and the impact on human rights and political diversity in the region. Full report here.

Pakistan faces a diplomatic crossroads as Gen. Asim Munir weighs a US request for Gaza peacekeeping. Explore the strategic risks, benefits, and regional impact.