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US shifts Ukraine strategy with a carrot-and-stick approach: new energy sanctions vs. intensified peace talks in Berlin and Moscow. Explore how economic pressure on Russia's energy sector and diplomatic security guarantees aim for a settlement.

Discover the tragic story of Valentina Zayarnaya, a 65-year-old teacher sentenced to 12 years for aiding a Ukrainian soldier in Donetsk. A deep look at the human cost of conflict, legal risks in occupied areas, and the story of Denis Storozhuk.

International groups call for the release of Bahruz Samadov, a peace activist sentenced to 15 years in Azerbaijan. Concerns grow over academic freedom, his health, and detention conditions. Read the full report on global advocacy for his freedom.

Sweden confirms a citizen is held in Tehran for alleged spying for Israel. Amidst regional tensions and 21,000 arrests, human rights groups warn of Iran’s "hostage diplomac" and unfair trials for dual nationals. Read the full espionage report.

UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero urges Azerbaijan to release human rights advocate Anar Mammadli. This appeal highlights concerns regarding his health, legal rights, and the freedom of NGOs. Read more about the global call for justice.

Read about the legal case of Qalib Bayramov in Azerbaijan's "NGO Case." Discover details on the court hearing, his defense of professional consulting, and the implications for civil society. Expert rights and legal updates.

Court case begins as SEC investigates high-tech exam cheating. Discovery of button cameras and shoe Wi-Fi devices leads to charges against students and experts. Read about the trial and the fight for academic integrity.

Mahammad Hajiyev exposed mistreatment at a Baku orphanage and was sentenced to 10 years on charges he claims are fabricated. Read the full story on whistleblower protection, legal rights of minors, and the search for justice in Azerbaijan.

Read about the tragic Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 lives during Hanukkah. Explore the investigation into international radicalization, stories of the victims, and the urgent national debate on Australia’s gun laws and public safety.

Murad Sultan, Chairman of the APFP Control-Audit Commission, has gone missing in Azerbaijan. The opposition party reports a lack of contact since Dec 16, amid ongoing arrests of political activists and leaders. Read more about the situation.

An Istanbul court dismissed Gultekin Hajibeyli's appeal against her detention in a deportation center. The Azerbaijani opposition figure claims the arrest lacks legal basis and is a political order. Read more on human rights and legal concerns.

ImprisoneHəbsdə olan fəal Tərlan Sayadov Umbakı Qapalı Həbsxanasında zorakılıq və cərimə təcridxanasına yerləşdirilmə iddia edir. Onun təmiz səccadə tələbi hörmətsizliklə qarşılanıb. Bu iddialar Azd activist Tarlan Sayadov alleges abuse and solitary confinement in Umbakı Closed Prison after requesting a clean prayer rug. His claims highlight critical concerns about prisoner treatment and religious freedom violations within Azerbaijan's penal system. Human rights groups urged

Azerbaijani opposition activist Vugar Gadirli (PFPA) was arrested on highly contested charges of illegal firearms possession. The PFPA claims police planted the weapon, asserting Gadirli is being persecuted for political reasons. Read the full report on human rights concerns in Baku.

Azerbaijan's new Amnesty Act, the largest since independence, covers 20,000 people including veterans and seniors. However, local activists warn it fails to address the political prisoner issue, as the act excludes those convicted of grave crimes—the charges often faced by nearly 400 political detainees. Will this major reform deliver true justice?

Azerbaijani opposition activist Elbeyi Kerimli (22) died in prison on Dec 12, with his death reported as an apparent suicide. The AXCP member was jailed on contested drug charges after a political protest. His family suspects foul play, leading to a state investigation into the circumstances of his controversial death.

Trial against independent Meydan TV journalists starts in Baku (Dec 12). 11 journalists face up to 12 years for financial crimes linked to foreign grants, a case CPJ labels an "unwarranted crackdown" on free press. Follow this crucial test of media freedom. Hearings set for Dec 22.

Vugar Gadirli, a member of the Imishli District Organization of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was detained on the morning of December 12.

Azerbaijani lawyer Namizad Safarov was arrested and detained for 4 months on large-scale fraud charges (~$31k USD). While government sources cite failure to reinstate a client, opposition figures claim the charges are politically motivated due to his anti-corruption work and activism. Read the full report on the controversial detention.

Detained journalist Shamshad Aga speaks out from prison, strongly condemning the arrests of opposition leaders Ali Karimli & Mammad Ibrahim as Ilham Aliyev's act of repression. Aga insists fabricated charges cannot suppress the people’s enduring desire for democracy and justice in Azerbaijan. Read the full, powerful letter.