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Discover the conflict at the Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum hosted by MEDİA. While aiming for cooperation, the event was dominated by state-affiliated groups. Discussions criticized international media as "hybrid attacks" and promoted rules suggesting increased state censorship, contrasting sharply with ongoing crackdowns on independent press freedom in both countries.

Urgent call: Azerbaijani investigative journalist Hafiz Babali's health is failing in prison due to severe lack of medical care for a serious leg infection. Jailed in the AbzasMedia case, he faces blocked court appeals and restricted visits. Demand medical treatment and respect for legal rights now.

Appeals court in Baku upholds the arrest of Mammad Ibrahim, a leading member of the opposition APFP, on Dec 8. The party condemns the decision, calling the charges politically motivated and demanding the immediate release of Ibrahim, Chairman Ali Karimli, and all political detainees.

Gaza's ceasefire faces the harsh reality of winter. 1.9 million displaced Palestinians, including families who lost everything, urgently need shelter and warmth. Amidst 92% home destruction and critical aid bottlenecks, read the human stories of the daily struggle for survival, medicine, and dignity.

US Congress is drafting the "Azerbaijan Democracy Act of 2025" to sanction 35 top Azerbaijani officials with asset freezes and visa bans over political repression and corruption. The move challenges the White House's silence following crackdowns like the arrest of Ali Karimli.

Discover the "Silent Crisis" where Chechens abroad are forced into silence by Kadyrov's group punishment system, endangering their families. This repression conceals the true human rights situation, allowing Russian propaganda to dominate and leading to dangerous deportations of asylum seekers.

Amnesty International calls for an international inquiry into the alleged use of the toxic chemical bromobenzyl cyanide against Georgian protestors in late 2024. Read about the demands for accountability, the ban on police equipment export to Georgia, and the reported retaliation against witnesses and doctors.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met with a high-level UAE delegation, including Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, IHC, and IRH leaders, to boost strategic economic ties. The talks focused heavily on green energy, IT, investment, and building a foundation for major regional deals.

Aliyev-Torobaev meeting analysis: Is the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan based on real investment or political symbolism? We scrutinize the $100M joint fund, Issyk-Kul hotel project, and symbolic gestures to uncover if they deliver measurable economic benefits or are simply for show. Read the full story.

One year into the Meydan TV case, 12 Azerbaijani journalists and activists face severe charges, including money laundering and tax fraud, as the government escalates its crackdown on independent media. They deny the political charges. Press freedom is at risk. Next hearing: Dec 12.

Tazakhan Miralimli, a top official of the AXCP opposition party, has been released after his arrest. The move comes amid the detention of AXCP leader Ali Karimli on serious criminal charges. Read the full story on Miralimli’s release, the persistent political tension, and international concerns about the rule of law in Azerbaijan.

Russia's Supreme Court upheld a 14-year sentence for 20-year-old Nikita Zhuravel (treason & Quran burning). The case is controversial due to reports he was assaulted in custody by Ramzan Kadyrov's son, Adam, who received state honors. Human rights groups doubt the forced conviction.

Escalation in Armenia: Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is arrested on controversial 2018 drug-planting charges amid a severe political-religious clash. Prime Minister Pashinyan claims Catholicos Karekin II is a foreign agent. Read the full story on the deepening conflict between the government and the Church.

Abkhazian-Turkish academic Elçin Adzinba faced threats & a severe cyberattack after speaking at the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis caused by the non-acceptance of Abkhazian documents, denying thousands basic rights, education, and healthcare. Read the full report on the harassment, data erasure, and her call for practical UN solutions.

Kazakhstan's Senate postponed a vote on the controversial LGBT propaganda ban until Dec 18, coinciding with the EU Council President's visit. The bill, criticized as unfair and similar to Russia's law, faces strong opposition from rights groups. The delay signals internal debate on global alignment.

A BBC report alleges police used camite, an illegal chemical weapon, in water cannons during Tbilisi protests. The ruling party denies the claim, blames the opposition for the substance's purchase, and targets the BBC's sources in its inquiry. Citizens demand transparency and accountability for the dangerous chemical.

Turkey-Armenia Border Opening? Turkey weighs reopening its border with Armenia, closed since 1993, within six months. Foreign Minister Fidan links the full opening to a signed peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, tying regional stability to connectivity. Discover the economic and diplomatic stakes.

Investigative reporter Hafiz Babalı, imprisoned in Azerbaijan following the Abzas Media case, is reporting a health crisis and the illegal obstruction of his legal appeals. Sentenced to nine years, Babalı urgently needs medical care for severe leg symptoms. He alleges prison authorities are blocking appeals targeting pro-government media for defamation. This case underscores critical press freedom issues in Azerbaijan. Restore Babalı's medical care and access to justice now.

Researcher Ilkin Amrahov, 24, spent his birthday in jail following his arrest in the Toplum TV case. Read how the pro-democracy activist, who strongly denies currency smuggling charges, described the warrant-less police raid. The case raises serious concerns about media freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan.

Tragic fire in Baku's Lokbatan area on Dec 5th kills four, including two children, marking the third major incident in two weeks. Learn about the investigation into negligence, safety violations, and the related ongoing fires in Kalbajar and Lachin. Public safety concerns rise.