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Investigative journalist Hafiz Babalı (AbzasMedia case) is suffering from poor health in an Azerbaijani prison, serving a 9-year sentence. A prison doctor confirms his serious leg condition requires urgent care. Babalı claims officials are blocking his legal complaints. Critics see this case as an attempt to silence independent media. Read more.

Conflicting witness accounts at activist Ahmad Mammadli's trial reveal major discrepancies, suggesting the charges (up to 11 years) are based on a staged incident. Mammadli’s lawyer exposed "strangers" knew each other from social media. Read the details.

President Trump issued a full pardon for Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, halting their federal bribery and money laundering case. The charges involved accepting $600k from an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank in exchange for official acts. This controversial pardon fuels debate on foreign influence in US politics.

Ali Karimli On December 5, the Baku Court of Appeals (BCA) rejected an appeal against the arrest of Ali Karimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), the organization reported.

On December 4, employees of the State Security Service (SSS) of Azerbaijan searched the home of Ali Karimli's wife's brother, Elnur Seyidov, according to a report from the APFP press service.

Armenia faces a dual crisis: political turmoil over public Nagorno-Karabakh negotiation documents and a strategic shift toward the EU for security. Discover how this pivot challenges Russia’s role and impacts South Caucasus stability.

Azerbaijani opposition leader Gultekin Hajibeyli is detained in Istanbul and faces deportation to Baku under politically motivated 'public safety' charges. She holds a valid Turkish residence permit and fears immediate arrest on fabricated charges in Azerbaijan. Appeals filed with ECHR. Read her urgent appeal to the Turkish Government.

PACE General Rapporteur Azadeh Rojhan expresses serious concern over the politically motivated detention of Azerbaijani opposition leader Ali Kerimli on charges of attempting to seize power. Rojhan urges Baku to immediately review the charges and comply with its ECHR obligations. Kerimli and his advisor were remanded for 2.5 months.

The Meydan TV case, which involves the arrest of 12 journalists and media workers in Azerbaijan, is heading to court. The first hearing is scheduled for December 12 at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes. Judge Aytan Aliyeva and her team will be in charge of the proceedings. Who's Involved? Twelve people are facing charges in this case. The first arrests happened on December 6, 2024. Those arrested included Meydan TV staff members Aynur Ganbarova (Elgunash), Aytaj Ahmadova (Tapdiq

Investigation complete: Criminal cases against historian Altay Goyushov (France) and commentator Arastun Orujlu (US) in Azerbaijan are finished. Charged under Article 281.2 for alleged public calls against the government via YouTube, the case proceeds in absentia after they failed to appear. Read about the implications for free speech and political action abroad.

MIDA's 627 affordable apartments in Azerbaijan sold out in just 10 minutes, but the rush was marred by technical crashes and unfair sales practices. Learn why police arrested 12 people for illegal resales and the calls for a transparent, live housing lottery to ensure fairness for young families.

Gultekin Hajibeyli, a key Azerbaijan opposition figure, was detained in Istanbul and deported despite having a valid permit. This action is part of a deepening crackdown linked to a high-profile case involving Ramiz Mehdiyev. Learn about the detentions of APFP leaders and rising human rights concerns in Azerbaijan.

Report reveals Azerbaijan's sharp increase in political repression. The arrest of opposition leader Ali Karimli (AXCP) and family intimidation tactics show a clear plan to consolidate authoritarian rule. International bodies condemn these human rights violations, urging global action.

Jailed journalist Fatima Movlamli speaks out from custody against the absurd arrest of PFPA Chairman Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahim. She calls the dictatorship cooperation charges "fabrication" and warns, "The country is closing down, facing endless darkness.” Read her full, urgent letter.

Azerbaijani political scientist Bahruz Samadov, a Charles University Ph.D. student, was moved to the stricter Umbakı Penal Complex for one year. Arrested in Aug 2024 and sentenced to 15 years for treason, Samadov denies the charges, claiming prosecution for his critical academic views on the government and the conflict. His family appeals the move, citing unfair treatment.

Religious activist Nigar Bagirova's health is failing on day 22 of her hunger strike, protesting her extended pre-trial detention in Baku. Abzas Media reports severe weight loss, dizziness, and heart issues. Concerns rise over medical access for activists detained under charges 221.3 and 233.

The trial of Toplum TV and IDI employees in Baku raises alarms over political arrests and due process. Lawyers cite police coercion & fabricated evidence, while activists claim a prearranged verdict. Read about the charges against 10 journalists/activists, the detention of Ali Karimli, and Fazil Gasimov's appeal. The case tests media freedom in Azerbaijan.

Opposition Leader Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahim's arrest in Azerbaijan on questionable charges of seizing power sparks global outcry. Amnesty International, the Council of Europe, and HRW condemn the crackdown, viewing it as rising authoritarianism aimed at silencing political opposition. Read the full international reaction.

Azerbaijani journalists in the Meydan TV case, including editor Shamshad Aga, face increased charges and extended detention believed to be politically driven. They report physical abuse in custody and demand an unbiased investigation. The core claim: punishment for critical views. Read the full details.

Azerbaijani diaspora leaders arrested in Russia amid diplomatic tension following the 2024 AZAL plane incident. Follow the timeline of reciprocal detentions, including Sputnik staff, and the high-level Aliyev-Putin reconciliation effort.