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Learn about Azerbaijani cybersecurity expert Ilgar Aliyev, who died in custody on May 1, 2026. This report covers his work with AbzasMedia, the controversial legal charges he faced, and calls from human rights groups for a transparent investigation.

Read about activist Imran Aliyev’s testimony in a Baku court regarding his treatment after arrest. Learn about the Meclis.info case involving USAID/US Embassy funding, allegations of torture, and the legal struggle facing multiple Baku activists.

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index by RSF ranks Azerbaijan 171st as global media freedom hits a 25-year low. With dozens of journalists imprisoned and mounting state control, discover how the South Caucasus and the world are performing in 2026.

Read about the hunger strike of activist Mansur Valishov in Azerbaijan. Following a controversial 2023 conviction and a sudden prison transfer to Lankaran, his family and human rights groups raise alarms over his safety and the lack of contact.

Read about the critical gap in Azerbaijan's disability support system. As children with autism turn 18, families face a 7-8 month wait for guardianship and benefits, leaving many without food or income. Explore the stories of Ahmad Rahmanov and others.

The ECHR seeks answers from the Azerbaijani government regarding the secret recording of Gultekin Hajibeyli's private meetings with diplomats. Explore the details of this legal battle over privacy, state surveillance, and freedom of expression.

Mehriban Rahimli testifies in Baku Court: Former GMF advisor denies all charges of forgery and abuse, asserting that no one would dare bribe her. Read the latest updates on the investigation into civil society activists and NGO trials.

Baku Appeals Court rejects defense requests in Azer Gasimli’s case. The 12-year sentence for the political analyst remains controversial as key witnesses aren't questioned. Explore the latest updates on human rights and politics in Azerbaijan.

BMT ekspertləri Abzas Media jurnalistlərinə verilən 8-9 illik cəzalar və onlarla rəftar barədə Azərbaycana suallar ünvanlayıb. Sevinc Vaqifqızı və digərlərinin təkadamlıq kamera, pis şərait və Lənkərana köçürülməsi ilə bağlı araşdırma tələb olunur.

Ramil Babayev reports on rising violence at Baku Pre-Trial Detention Center. He describes a brutal competition among officers for promotions, where use of force against prisoners is rewarded. A call for transparency in appointments to stop abuse.

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (PFPA) member Yashar Gasimov arrested for 5 days after sharing photos of a dilapidated school in Agatala. Explore details on political arrests, education infrastructure challenges, and official government responses.

Azerbaijan legal system begins proceedings against Samira Gasimli, wife of political analyst Azer Gasimli. Facing charges under Articles 147.1 and 148, she claims political targeting. Stay updated on this critical trial and its implications.

Read about the European Court of Human Rights inquiry into Azerbaijan regarding the 2016 Siyazan protests. Explore the case of the 'Siyazan prisoners' fighting for fair trials and the right to protest against high prices and unemployment issues.

Read about the ongoing struggles of Azerbaijani journalist Polad Aslanov. Sentenced to 13 years, Aslanov faces medical neglect and restricted family access. Explore the international concern over press freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan.

Read about the 4-year prison sentence of Russian IT specialist Alexander Vaysero in Baku for money laundering. Explore how this legal case reflects the complex diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia involving digital finance and politics.

Explore the case of Rufat Safarov, a prominent Azerbaijani human rights defender facing trial in Baku. Learn about the political motives, questionable evidence, and international outcry following his detention on Human Rights Day.

Maksim Polovnikov was stripped of his Russian citizenship and deported to Baku for opposing the war in Ukraine. Read the gripping story of his trial, the "disgrace" of new laws, and his journey toward freedom and a fresh start in Azerbaijan.

The CPT's 2025 annual report documents torture, overcrowding, and police violence in European detention facilities, including Azerbaijan.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded Azerbaijan provide court rulings on Armenian prisoners held in Baku.

A jailed labour rights activist in Azerbaijan is reportedly facing violence in Prison No. 10, with no investigation announced.