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On October 28, the Ganja Court of Appeal rejected the appeal against the arrest of lawyer Zabil Gahramanov, who is accused of hooliganism and fraud.

On October 29, a preliminary hearing was held in the Baku Court for Serious Crimes regarding the case of activist Zamin Zaki, who was arrested in connection with the case "against a number of local NGOs."

Iqbal Abilov, a Talysh researcher, was jailed for 18 years in Azerbaijan on treason charges after speaking his native language in court. His case exposes the severe suppression of the Talysh language and culture, highlighting a critical failure in minority rights. Read the story of the political prisoner and the fight to save a vanishing language.

The controversial Toplum TV case involves criminal charges (smuggling, illegal finance) against Azerbaijani journalists and activists. The defense argues the arrests are politically motivated retaliation for their independent reporting. Learn about the key defendants and the core conflict.

Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov received a 14-day administrative arrest and a massive $100,000 fine (270,000 Lari) in Georgia for "illegal road blocking" during Tbilisi protests. His wife alleges he is being denied communication with his family. Sadigov was previously detained on an Azerbaijani extradition request.

Anti-war activist and political analyst Bahruz Samadov's disciplinary detention (kartser) in Azerbaijan has been extended for another month. Samadov, convicted for treason over his anti-war views, is reportedly in despair and expressed suicidal intentions. Investigate his condition and human rights.

Dramatic arrest of Anar Asadli, ex-head of the Azerbaijan Advancement Party, on Oct 24, 2025, during a court hearing in Baku. His release was revoked due to failure to repay victims in a major fraud case (Article 178.3.2). Full story on the high-profile legal battle.

The main opposition party in Turkey, the Republican People's Party (CHP), is dealing with a campaign of judicial pressure meant to weaken its ability to operate and win elections. This campaign is like a strategic attack from two sides, targeting both the party leadership's legitimacy and the political future of its most important public figure. This writing will look at this two-part attack, how the party is defending itself, and what it means for Turkey's political stabilit

Zabil Gahramanov, a lawyer, was taken into custody in Ganja yesterday, October 23. His family has verified this information.

On October 23, the Khatai District Court of Baku considered the complaint filed by Meydan TV journalist Aitac Tapdig regarding her marriage with animal rights activist Kamran Mammadli in Baku Detention Center No. 1.

The Shirvan Court of Appeal concluded the review of the appeal against the verdict of Talysh researcher Iqbal Abilov on October 23. The Court of Appeal upheld the verdict, according to a statement from the Committee for the Protection of Iqbal Abilov's Rights.

The journalist Afgan Sadigov, whose extradition from Georgia was demanded by the authorities of Azerbaijan, has been detained in Tbilisi.

Azerbaijani anti-war activist and PhD student Bahruz Samadov complains of treason conviction and harsh detention conditions in a closed cell.

Jailed Abzas Media editor Sevinj Vagifqizi's family reports alleged abuse, forced searches, and privacy violations during a visit to Lankaran Penitentiary Complex on October 18, 2025. Her mother and sister faced aggressive checks despite medical conditions. This follows the journalist's transfer to the facility. Get the full story on the incident and the ongoing media case.

Meclis.info head Imran Aliyev's health worsens in detention due to pain & stress. Learn about the forced court appearance, nervous breakdown, and serious charges he faces.

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has fined Elina Valtonen, the current Chairperson of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, 5,000 lari, equivalent to approximately $1,800 USD. The fine follows Valtonen's participation in an anti-government protest held in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi on October 14, 2025.

It has been reported that Ali Zeynal, an employee of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives (IDI) detained in connection with the "Toplum TV case", was only allowed to meet with his family behind a glass barrier at the Baku Investigative Isolator (Baku Investigative Isolator) where he is being held.

Ruslan Izzetli, a founding member of the III Republic Platform and arrested in the "Toplum TV case," has written a letter to the public from the Baku Investigation Isolation Facility (Kurdakhani Isolation Facility), where he has been detained for 20 months.

Alexandra Xanthaki, Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, and Nicolas Levrat, Special Rapporteur on minority issues, called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release researchers Iqbal Abilov and Bahruz Samadov, who have been detained for over a year in connection with their academic activities, criticism of the government, anti-war views, and defense of minority rights.

The Shirvan Court of Appeals on October 15 considered the complaint of animal rights activist Elkhan Mirzoyev against his two-month administrative arrest.