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Explore the shifting dynamics in the South Caucasus as Azerbaijan and Armenia engage in pivotal border talks and potential prisoner releases. Analyze how these strategic gestures between Aliyev and Pashinyan could finally pave the way for peace.

Read about the critical gap in Azerbaijan's disability support system. As children with autism turn 18, families face a 7-8 month wait for guardianship and benefits, leaving many without food or income. Explore the stories of Ahmad Rahmanov and others.

The ECHR seeks answers from the Azerbaijani government regarding the secret recording of Gultekin Hajibeyli's private meetings with diplomats. Explore the details of this legal battle over privacy, state surveillance, and freedom of expression.

Journalist Andrzej Pochobut has been released in a "5-for-5" prisoner exchange between Belarus and Poland. Discover details on the US involvement, the role of John Cole, and Pochobut’s 2025 Sakharov Prize win for freedom of thought in this report.

Mehriban Rahimli testifies in Baku Court: Former GMF advisor denies all charges of forgery and abuse, asserting that no one would dare bribe her. Read the latest updates on the investigation into civil society activists and NGO trials.

Read about the recent execution of political prisoner Amir Ramesh in Iran. Explore reports on Jaish al-Adl, human rights concerns regarding forced confessions, and the rising trend of capital punishment following recent social unrest in the country.

Baku Appeals Court rejects defense requests in Azer Gasimli’s case. The 12-year sentence for the political analyst remains controversial as key witnesses aren't questioned. Explore the latest updates on human rights and politics in Azerbaijan.

Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan were given the Guernica Peace Prize. This is a deal for the South Caucasus region. Ilham Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan and Nikol Pashinyan is the Prime Minister of Armenia. They got this prize because they are working towards peace.

The EU ambassador warned Georgia risks reverting to authoritarianism; a former defense minister was jailed as democratic backsliding concerns grow.

Viktor Orbán announced he will not take his seat in parliament after a historic election defeat, ending over a decade of dominance in Hungarian politics.

The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster marks a somber milestone for Ukraine, which today faces a new kind of nuclear anxiety amid its ongoing war with Russia.

The US threatened to suspend Spain from NATO over the Iran war, but NATO says no such expulsion mechanism exists; transatlantic tensions are rising sharply.

The Hormuz crisis is raising stakes for Azerbaijan; Baku maintains careful diplomatic balance while regional energy and security tensions escalate.

Russia killed at least seven people in a large missile attack on Ukraine; a residential building in Dnipro was struck, while Ukraine hit a Russian oil refinery overnight.

Zelensky visited Azerbaijan and proposed Baku as a host for Ukraine-Russia peace talks; Russia responded positively to the idea.

US–Iran ceasefire talks collapsed after Trump cancelled Pakistan envoy trip; the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains the central flashpoint in the conflict.

BMT ekspertləri Abzas Media jurnalistlərinə verilən 8-9 illik cəzalar və onlarla rəftar barədə Azərbaycana suallar ünvanlayıb. Sevinc Vaqifqızı və digərlərinin təkadamlıq kamera, pis şərait və Lənkərana köçürülməsi ilə bağlı araşdırma tələb olunur.

Ramil Babayev reports on rising violence at Baku Pre-Trial Detention Center. He describes a brutal competition among officers for promotions, where use of force against prisoners is rewarded. A call for transparency in appointments to stop abuse.

Is PM Ali Asadov the next target? Explore the hidden business empire of Azerbaijan's Prime Minister, its ties to the ruling elite, and what recent media leaks mean for his political future. Insightful analysis on power, wealth, and transparency.

Courts are a part of the government that people trust to make sure the law is followed and justice is served in the country. When the court itself does things that are against the law, it makes people wonder if the law is really being applied.