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Amnesty International's 2026 annual report documents deepening repression in Azerbaijan: political prisoners, media shutdowns, and torture.

Икбал Абилов отвечает на приговор к 18 годам тюрьмы и кампанию в СМИ. Ученый отвергает обвинения в госизмене, критикуя «театр абсурда» и «моральное фиаско» следствия. Острые заявления о правовом климате в Азербайджане и преследовании талышеведения.

Read about the travel ban on Samira Gasimli, wife of imprisoned analyst Azer Gasimli. Human rights monitors view this legal restriction as a strategic effort to silence international advocacy regarding political prisoners in Azerbaijan.

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan pointed out that reaching true reconciliation depends heavily on freeing the Armenian detainees currently kept in Azerbaijan. He also stressed the need to find out exactly what happened to those who went missing over the years. He shared these thoughts during the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, which took place recently in Istanbul, Turkey.

The situation for political activists in Azerbaijan has become critical, especially with the troubling reports from Prison No. 11. Zamin Salayev, an influential member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), recently made a desperate appeal on social media, stating that his life is in immediate danger. Fellow activist Ceyhun Novruzov claims that Salayev’s protests against unfair rules and lawlessness in the prison have made him a target for harsh treatment.

Back on December 25, 2024, a passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny dropped off the radar before crashing near Aktau in Kazakhstan. Thirty-eight people died that day, while twenty-nine somehow survived. What followed was a prolonged period of severe diplomatic tension between Baku and Moscow. For well over a year, the remains of that flight stood as a quiet reminder of the complicated relationships and hidden realities across the South Caucasus region.

The delicate geopolitical balance in the Caucasus is facing a new wave of tension as Russia ramps up its rhetoric against Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union. During a recent briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova delivered a pointed warning: should Tbilisi pursue EU membership, Moscow is prepared to designate Georgia as an "unfriendly state" and trigger a series of "appropriate economic measures" in retaliation.

A major shift in Georgian aviation policy is sparking a heated debate over whether the country’s skies are being managed for scientific progress or the personal comfort of its most powerful figure. Starting April 16, the Georgian government is implementing a massive new restricted airspace zone, known as "Abastumani-2," effectively closing off approximately 2,000 square kilometers in the country’s south.

Nurlan Libre A significant event unfolded during a recent hearing at the Baku Grave Crimes Court, which is currently handling legal cases against independent media in Azerbaijan. Nurlan Libre (Gahramanli), one of the twelve individuals charged in the well-known "Meydan TV case," made an urgent appeal from the glass enclosure within the courtroom. He stated that Elnur Ismayilov, the head of the Baku Detention Center, had taken his indictment papers, thus preventing him from pr

Aykhan Israfilov, who is part of the 'Worker's Table' Trade Union Confederation, was subjected to violence at Penal Facility No. 10, where he is being held.

Explore the controversial deportation of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov from Georgia. This report analyzes the human rights implications, the alleged legal justifications, and the suspected coordination between Tbilisi and Baku officials.

UN HRC61 event in Geneva exposes Azerbaijan's human rights crackdown. Experts reveal systemic persecution of journalists, gender-based repression, and transnational attacks on exiles like Emin Huseynov. Call for urgent international action.

UN report on human rights in Azerbaijan (2024-2025): evidence of systemic torture, media crackdowns, and the silencing of journalists and scholars.

Read about Tofiq Yaqublu’s struggle for justice. Facing a 9-year sentence and a life-threatening hunger strike in Baku, his family and international groups call for his release, highlighting the human rights situation and political opposition in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan implements new social media laws to protect national moral values. Learn about the recent legal actions taken by the Prosecutor General's Office, potential fines, and the debate over freedom of speech and traditional family values in 2026.

Read the powerful letter by journalist Fatima Movlamli, detained in the "Meydan TV case," marking one year of her arrest. From the Baku Detention Center, she shares her thoughts on spiritual freedom, journalism, and the struggle for a free press.

Azerbaijan’s crackdown on media intensifies as female journalists in the Meydan TV case face new threats and isolation in Baku’s detention center. Families report intimidation and restricted visits. Follow the fight for free speech and truth.

Azerbaijan introduces new age limits for social media to protect children from online risks. Learn about President Ilham Aliyev's latest decree, new safety rules in schools, and how these changes impact digital freedom and youth safety online.

Azerbaijan launches the Digital Development Council led by First VP Mehriban Aliyeva. This strategic move aims to modernize the economy through AI, innovation, and enhanced cybersecurity to ensure a sustainable, technology-driven future for all.

Explore Azerbaijan's 2025 Human Rights Report by Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva. This detailed analysis covers proposed reforms in prison education, military deferments, and transport subsidies, while addressing concerns regarding disability status and oversight.