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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.

The government of Azerbaijan wants to make the country produce food, especially wheat. They aim to increase wheat yields. Experts say that without a clear plan and taking action against financial mismanagement their goals are meaningless.

In a meeting of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights international observers and activists discussed an increase in repression with around 400 political prisoners since late 2023.

The President of Voice of America Michael Abramowitz is asking for the release of Ulviyya Ali, a journalist from Azerbaijan. It has been one year since Ulviyya Ali was taken into custody by the authorities in Azerbaijan.

The trial of Rufat Safarov, a known human rights defender from Azerbaijan ended at the Baku Grave Crimes Court on May 4. Rufat Safarov has been in jail for a year and a half. He is the director of the "Line of Defense" organization. Rufat Safarov faces charges that he and others say are not fair.

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas went to the South Caucasus on an important trip. On May 5 Kallas met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The main goal of this visit was to make sure Azerbaijan is a reliable partner for energy. They also talked about working on technology keeping the region safe and human rights.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is worried about Nargiz Mohammadi's health. She is a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Is being held in Iran. Her health is getting worse.

The United States Senate has made a decision. They have agreed on a resolution that says the government of Azerbaijan should let some journalists out of prison now. This decision was made to go with World Press Freedom Day. The Senate is worried about the journalists in Azerbaijan because the government is using the law to silence people who are saying things they do not like.

Authorities in Krasnodar Krai say they have removed over 18,500 meters of soil contaminated with petroleum products from the Tuapse coastline. This happened after drone strikes and infrastructure failures. People living in the area, environmentalists, and volunteers say the situation is much worse than what officials are saying.

Tofiq Yaqublu, a known Azerbaijani activist is going through a very tough time with his health. He is in prison in Azerbaijan. His health is getting worse every day. His daughter, Nigar Hazi is very worried about him. She is asking for help.

The Tovuz District Court made a decision about Haci Valiyev, the chairman of the "Young Veterans" Public Union. This union is not active anymore. Haci Valiyev is also a known advocate for war survivors. The court sentenced him to two years and six months in prison. This decision was made on May 6. Haci Valiyev and his supporters think this is a move.

The tragic death of Dr. Asif Nasirli exposes the critical failures of Azerbaijan's cancer care system. Explore the impact of high treatment costs, corruption, and government monopolies on patients and medical professionals in the oncology sector.

Seoul evaluates joining the U.S.-led mission in the Strait of Hormuz following an explosion on the HMM Namu. As tensions rise with Iran, South Korea weighs legal risks and energy security. Will Seoul deploy warships to protect its global trade?