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Exiled Azerbaijani journalist Ganimat Zahid is summoned by the Prosecutor General's Office on charges of "Public calls against the state" (Art. 281.2). A four-month absentee arrest warrant has been issued, escalating concerns over press freedom and political pressure on critics.

Jailed academic Bahruz Samadov's complaint against his confinement in a punishment cell was dismissed by an Azerbaijani court on Nov 17. The peace activist, serving a 15-year sentence on state treason charges he denies, remains in isolation. His arrest is widely viewed as politically motivated.

Talysh activist and Russian citizen Kamal Isayev was detained in Turkey and moved to Azerbaijan by the DTX. Read the report on his disappearance, the citizenship dispute, and the crackdown on Talysh rights advocates.

Jailed Azerbaijani investigative journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi wins the prestigious Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Prize for Courage. The Editor-in-Chief of Abzas Media was honored for her resilience against injustice after receiving a 9-year sentence for anti-corruption reporting.

Moldova's Parliament advances a plan to close the Russian House (Center for Science and Culture) in Chișinău, citing propaganda and security threats. Pro-European parties voted overwhelmingly for the measure, which Russia calls "erroneous." Final vote expected soon.

Russian opposition leader Leonid Gozman was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in a penal colony for "military fakes" and "justification of terrorism" over an interview with the German press. Gozman, a "foreign agent," faces a massive crackdown on dissent.

Azerbaijan's prosecution demands life sentences for former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, including Arayik Harutyunyan, on charges of genocide, terrorism, and war crimes. The trial for 15 officials resumes November 27 in Baku.

BBC apologizes to Donald Trump for misleadingly edited footage of his January 6 speech, which incorrectly suggested he incited violence. The broadcaster rejected Trump's $1 billion defamation claim. Two top executives resigned amid the controversy.

Azerbaijan strongly protests Russia after an Iskander-type missile strike severely damaged its Embassy in Kyiv on Nov 14. Baku demanded a full investigation and explanation, highlighting that this is one of several repeated attacks against Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and SOCAR assets in Ukraine since 2022.

Azerbaijan issues absentee arrest warrants for US-based journalist Sevinj Osmanqizi and blogger Abid Gafarov, citing charges of inciting mass riots and anti-state calls. This escalates Baku's crackdown on diaspora critics.

Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General’s Office has summoned four prominent public figures residing abroad—Arastun Orujlu, Altay Goyushov, Beydulla Manafov, and Vagif Allahverdiyev—on serious charges of public calls against the state (Art. 281.2). Arrest warrants issued.

Political prisoner Samir Ashurov is facing a life-threatening health crisis in Azerbaijan's Prison No. 2, as a doctor allegedly refused treatment documentation, stating Ashurov needed to be "almost dead" first. Read the full account of his medical neglect and the appeal for immediate care.

Attorney Zabil Gahramanov, detained in Ganja, faces restricted rights to family visits. Lawyers appeal the court's dismissal, calling the move "unjust and biased." They argue investigators abuse power, demanding the end of arbitrary restrictions. Get the full details on the controversial case.

Indigenous protesters stormed the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, demanding urgent climate action and protection for their Amazonian lands from illegal logging, mining, and agribusiness. Two guards were injured. Read about the powerful call for land rights: "Our land is not for sale."

China's CO₂ emissions have stalled for 18 months, suggesting the world's largest polluter may be close to its peak. Driven by a 46% jump in solar and 11% in wind power, this stabilization is a major climate turning point. Get the full report on clean energy growth and policy goals.

Son of the main organizer in the Fazil Mustafa assassination attempt, Abulfaz Saricanov, receives 10 years in prison for preparing an attack on a public figure. Details on the 2023 case, the life sentence of Azer Saricanov, and the shocking court proceedings from the Baku Court of Grave Crimes.

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court upholds the 2-year sentence for Aziz Orucov, head of Kanal 13, just before his release. The conviction, linked to "unauthorized construction," is seen as politically motivated retaliation against critical journalism amid a wider crackdown on media freedom.

Georgian prosecutors link the 2023 bridge collapse built by Azerbaijan's Akkord to massive corruption and fraud. Former official Levan Kupatashvili is arrested over faked work certificates and $5.8M state loss. Get the details on the Samtredi-Grigoleti scandal.

Ukraine's energy sector is rocked by a $100M corruption scandal at Energoatom. President Zelenskyy sanctions ex-partner Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman for alleged kickback schemes. The investigation involves NABU, political figures, and potential leaks from jailed oligarch Kolomoyskyi.

Armenian opposition podcasters Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan are detained on hooliganism charges after criticizing PM Pashinyan & Parliament Speaker Simonyan. Lawyers claim political motives. Read about the media freedom crisis and legal fallout.