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Commemorating Vidadi Iskenderli, Azerbaijani human rights activist murdered in France in 2024. His life, activism, and legacy remembered.

Azerbaijani activist Nənəxanım Babazadə arrested in Turkey under 'terrorist fighter' label. The disturbing case of silencing peaceful dissent and the danger of deportation.

Discover 5 surprising contrasts in Azerbaijan news: a teen whistleblower is jailed, borders are sealed until 2026, the shrinking Caspian Sea cause is disputed, and Armenia's spy chief visits Baku. Get the stories beyond the headlines.

Anar Mammadli, a human rights defender currently under arrest in Azerbaijan, has been denied access to effective medical assistance, according to his relatives.

Wife of Abzas Media director Ulvi Hasanli banned from leaving Azerbaijan to attend the Václav Havel Prize ceremony for her nominated husband.

In Azerbaijan, the prosecutor has requested three years of imprisonment for Elmir Sadygov, the uncle of opposition blogger Tural Sadygly, in the case concerning illegal arms trafficking. The defense considers the prosecution of E. Sadygov unfounded and intends to ask the court to acquit him.

Azerbaijani journalist Aytac Tapdıq faced alleged violence in court when appealing for her right to marry. The court ordeal highlights the crackdown on independent media and the fight for basic human rights.

The Surakhani District Court of Baku considered the petition for parole (early release) on September 25 for Aziz Orujev, the head of Kanal-13 Internet television, who is being held in correctional facility No. 16.

Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova, and Elnara Gasimova were transferred 250km from Baku to a remote colony. Their lawyer calls the move political pressure and an ECHR Article 8 violation, isolating them from family. Latest on the crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan.

Poet and TikToker İlhamə Elşadqızı sentenced to 3 years in Baku for drug possession. Discover the details of her case, her claims of being framed, and its connection to a wider "TikTok operation."

Read about the trial of Anar Mammadli. The Azerbaijani human rights activist calls the case a "political show" and rejects smuggling charges. Learn about the details of his arrest and his statements in court.

On September 22, the Khatay District Court of Baku granted the investigative body's request to extend the pre-trial detention of Meydan TV journalist Aytaj Ahmadova for another three months.

Explore the story of Ulviyya Ali, a courageous Azerbaijani journalist arrested in a government crackdown. Her fight for free speech and independent media is a powerful symbol of resistance.

The Sabail District Court of Baku has ordered four months of pretrial detention for Adnan Ahmedzade.

Ali Karimli, chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), has received invitations to several high-profile international events, including the Athens Democracy Forum, the Warsaw Security Forum, and the Riga Conference. Despite these invitations, Mr Karimli is unable to leave Azerbaijan as he has been denied a foreign passport since 2006.

Journalist Elnara Gasimova, arrested in the "Abzas Media case," has written from the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center, detailing the alleged exploitation and systematic violation of the rights of inmate workers. Her account describes a system of unsafe labor, discrimination, and corruption affecting convicted inmates who perform maintenance and domestic services.

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has claimed that her husband was murdered in prison by poisoning. The accusation is supported by the findings of two independent foreign laboratories that analysed biological samples smuggled out of Russia, she said. Meanwhile, fellow opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza suggests the reason these findings have not been made public is due to "agreements" between Western and Russian intelligence services.

Journalist Fatima Movlamli, imprisoned in connection with the "Meydan TV case," has described the criminal charges against her as "laughable" and "far from reality" in a letter from prison. Her statement comes as the Khatai District Court, on 20 September, extended the pre-trial detention of five of her colleagues in the same case for another three months. The court prolonged the detention periods for journalists Aynur Qanbarova (Elgunash), Khayala Aghayeva, Natig Javadli, A

Albania appoints Diella, the world's first AI minister, to oversee public procurement and fight corruption. Discover how this AI initiative aims to increase transparency, the criticisms it faces, and past international experiments with AI in government roles.

Learn about the Meydan TV case: an arrested journalist in Azerbaijan is hospitalized. Get details on charges and human rights issues.