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Pashinyan: We will begin building the 'Trump Route' next year.
Pashinyan confirms 'Trump Route' to Nakhchivan starts 2026. Get the latest on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation, enclave disputes, and Karabakh peace documents release.
Nov 13, 20256 min read


Another APFP Activist Arrested
Fuad Naghiyev, an activist of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), has been placed under administrative arrest for 30 days.
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Kazakhstan Follows Russia: Parliament Passes Ban on 'LGBT Propaganda'
Kazakhstan's Parliament unanimously approved a controversial "LGBT propaganda" ban, drawing international criticism. The law mirrors Russia's legislation and is justified by protecting youth from "non-traditional orientation" content. Human rights groups warn of discrimination and penalties.
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Detained Religious Believers Start Hunger Strike
Four religious women detained in the Baku Investigation Isolator—Sharqiyya Huseynova, Shahla Farajova, Nigar Baghirova, and Ayten Ibrahimova—have started a hunger strike. Their detention was extended despite claims of no investigation, fueling human rights concerns and questions about due process.
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Reports Indicate Deteriorating Health of Imprisoned Exiled Political Figure
Jailed political emigrant Samir Ashurov's health is rapidly deteriorating in an Azerbaijani prison following his deportation from Germany. Suffering from diabetes and lung pain, his family reports he is denied essential medical treatment. Read the full report on the human rights violation.
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov, who lives in Georgia and heads the Azel TV website, has been arrested again for seven days.
Afgan Sadygov, Azerbaijani journalist & Azel TV head, is re-arrested in Georgia for 7 days over road blocking charges. Read the details on his ongoing legal fight and extradition battle.
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Two Popular Front Party Members Arrested in Azerbaijan
Two members of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), Farid Guliyev and Valishanov Hasanov, have been administratively arrested for 30 days. They are accused of petty hooliganism and disobeying police orders.
The party believes that both individuals are being persecuted for political reasons.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


An Azerbaijani woman is appealing to the courts, claiming police forced her to sign over her house to the daughter of a high-ranking official
Azerbaijani woman Amaliya Valieva is suing over alleged police coercion to sign her house over to the daughter of a top official (ANAS President) following a $360k robbery claim in Germany. The high-profile case, questioning abuse of power and jurisdiction, goes to court Dec 8.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Iqbal Abilov: For the First Time, I Have Been in Azerbaijan for More Than a Year. In Prison
Iqbal Abilov: For the First Time, I Have Spent More Than a Year in Azerbaijan. In Prison.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Prosecutor Seeks 2352 Years in Prison for Ekrem İmamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu, a key rival of Erdogan, faces an indictment seeking 2,352 years in prison on corruption charges, including establishing a criminal organization and causing $3.8B in damage. İmamoglu denies all politically motivated accusations.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Wife: Samir Ashurov's Lungs Hurt, the Doctor Won't Approach
Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist Samir Ashurov is experiencing severe lung pain and is reportedly denied medical care at Penitentiary No. 2. Recognized as a political prisoner, his health is at critical risk. Read how his wife Nura Ashurova calls for urgent international intervention and basic human rights.
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Azerbaijani Authorities Ban Journalist Ruslan Suleymanov from Re‑Entering the Country
Azerbaijani authorities declined to renew the residence permit of journalist Ruslan Suleymanov, an ethnic Azerbaijani with Russian citizenship, and issued a 1-year entry ban. Suleymanov suggests his Russian passport was the deciding factor in the decision, raising concerns about the status of skilled diaspora workers.
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Afiaddin Mammadov's Phone Access Limited
Reports suggest that Afiaddin Mammadov, head of the Workers' Table Trade Union Confederation and a worker rights advocate, can't make phone calls at Penitentiary Establishment No. 2, where he is held.
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Iqbal Abilov to Edit Talysh Studies Almanac from Prison
The Talysh researcher Iqbal Abilov, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Azerbaijan, intends to edit a scientific collection from his prison confinement. A scientific almanac on Talysh studies will be published under his editorship.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Tofig Yagublu Honored with "Courage" Award by World Congress of Freedom
Opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, who is currently serving a prison sentence in Azerbaijan, has been honored with the "Courage" Award by the World Congress of Freedom (WCF), which unites opposition figures, journalists, and democracy advocates from 60 countries with totalitarian and dictatorial regimes.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Turkey prepares negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Antalya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is holding consultations with the parties regarding a meeting between representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia within the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This was announced by Turkey's representative to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. He expressed hope that concrete results would be achieved following the meetings. It should be noted that the Antalya Diplomacy Forum will take p
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Pashinyan Vows to Reclaim Artsvashen
Pashinyan demands the return of the Artsvashen exclave and occupied sovereign lands from Azerbaijan. He defends his pre-war stance, claiming concessions to avoid the 44-Day War would have ultimately cost Armenia its independence. Read the latest on border delimitation and political reaction.
Nov 9, 20254 min read


Kazakh wheat has been shipped to Armenia through Azerbaijan.
Historic: The first 1,000-ton shipment of Kazakh wheat reached Armenia via Azerbaijan after cargo transit restrictions were lifted, a major step enabled by recent peace agreements and Washington accords. This boosts regional cooperation.
Nov 8, 20251 min read


European Court Fines Azerbaijan Over Activist's Arrest
ECtHR fines Azerbaijan €1,125 for violating activist Amrah Tahmazov's right to a fair trial following his 30-day arrest over a critical Facebook post. This ruling heightens tension after President Aliyev stated the country will no longer accept ECtHR decisions. Read the full legal and political standoff.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Fazil Gasimov Faces Serious Health Issues: Vomiting Blood
Imprisoned Azerbaijani scholar Fazil Gasimov is facing a life-threatening health crisis, including vomiting blood, after a hunger strike. His family demands transfer to a treatment facility following his 9-year sentence in the Gubad Ibadoglu case.
Nov 7, 20252 min read
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