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The detention of Azerbaijani lawyer Zabil Gahramanov has been extended for 2 months by the Sabail Court. Facing charges under articles 221.2.2 and 178.2.4, the defense has filed an appeal. Read the latest updates on this high-profile legal case.

CPJ condemns Azerbaijan's transnational repression after sentencing journalists Sevinc Osmangizi and Ganimat Zahid in absentia. Read about the escalating judicial harassment of exiled media and the call for international protection of journalists.

Sevinj Vaqifqizi, jailed editor of AbzasMedia, receives the 2025 Anna Politkovskaya–Arman Soldin Award for Courage in Journalism. Discover her story of bravery, her fight against corruption, and the global calls for her immediate release.

Azerbaijan sentences exiled journalists Sevinc Osmanqizi, Abid Gafarov, and Beydulla Manafov to 8 years in prison. Human Rights Watch warns of a growing pattern to silence dissent abroad. Read the full report on these legal actions and media freedom.

Explore the shift in Azerbaijan's Wealth Fund (SOFAZ). With oil revenues at a 15-year low and delayed dividends, the fund pivots to a $23B gold portfolio. Analysis of production declines, real estate stagnation, and the future of the Caspian economy.

The ECHR rules against Azerbaijan over the 2016 arrest of Elgiz Qahraman. The court found violations of Article 18, citing political motives and ordering €12,000 in damages. A landmark win for free speech and human rights activists.

Explore the latest on Azerbaijan's political investigation into former official Ramiz Mehdiyev. Learn about the questioning of APFP's Fuad Qahramanli, the detention of opposition leaders, and the ongoing legal probe into an alleged coup attempt.

Read the latest on the Toplum TV trial in Baku. Key highlights include critical health concerns for co-founder Alesger Mammedli, serious allegations of evidence tampering by police, and calls for government transparency. Stay updated on this case.

Explore the Trump Route (TRIPP), a transformative U.S.-Armenia transit project in the South Caucasus. Learn how this multi-billion dollar initiative links Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, boosts regional trade, and ensures Armenian sovereignty via tech.

Learn about the sentencing of Azerbaijani rapper Elshad Khose. Arrested for "misconduct," many believe his critique of Baku's demolitions is the real cause. Explore the impact on free speech and artistic expression in Azerbaijan's urban projects.

Alikhan Rajabli Alikhan Rajabli, who is with the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) in the Masalli region, was recently arrested, adding strain to Azerbaijan's political climate. Police in Masalli took Rajabli into custody on January 7. The court decided he will be held for three months before his trial. He is accused of getting and having illegal drugs without planning to sell them, which could mean three to eight years in prison, according to Article 234.1 of the Crimina

Labor activist Mohyaddin Orujev reports increased pressure and harassment at Azerbaijan's Facility No. 13. Learn about the human rights concerns, legal updates from lawyer Nazim Musayev, and the fight for worker rights and prisoner safety.

Investigate grave human rights abuses against Azerbaijani journalist Mehman Huseynov. Documentation of state-led surveillance, blackmail, and death threats used to silence dissent. Demand justice and press freedom for Azerbaijan's journalists.

The Toplum TV case continues at the Baku Grave Crimes Court. Defense demands testimony from Hikmet Hajiyev and judicial recusal. Read about the legal challenges, charges against Alesker Mammadli, and the fight for independent media in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan announces 2026 utility reforms: Gasoline and diesel price hikes, new fixed monthly fees for gas and electricity, and the creation of a Public Transport Fund. Learn how these energy sector changes will impact citizens and industry.

Akif Gurbanov interview: Insights on political prisoners, systemic change, and civil society in Azerbaijan. The III Republic Platform speaker discusses rising sentences and the path to a democratic republic from the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center.

Starting Jan 15, 2026, Montenegro reinstates visas for Azerbaijanis to align with EU policies. Learn how new security rules, migration controls, and work permit requirements affect travelers and construction workers from Azerbaijan. Stay informed.

Reports of abuse and beatings of activist Lachin Veliyev in Azerbaijan's prison system. Read the full update on his health status, the political prisoner committee, and the call for justice by human rights advocates. Stay informed on the facts.

Read the Caspian Defense Studies Institute (CDSI) 2025 report on Azerbaijani Armed Forces losses. Analysis of 42 non-combat fatalities, including accidents, illnesses, and suicides. Essential data on military safety and personnel welfare in 2025.

Arif Yunusov analyzes Azerbaijan's latest amnesty: 36 political prisoners released, but nearly 400 remain. Explore why experts call this "propaganda dust" for the West and how it fails to address systemic repression and the plight of journalists.