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Jailed Abzas Media journalist Hafiz Babaly protests the illegal blocking of his disability pension account, demanding access to his sole livelihood. The case involves 7 journalists convicted in Azerbaijan for their work.

Jailed Azerbaijani journalist Farid Mehdralizade (Abzas Media) wins the US National Press Club's John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award 2025. The award honors his courage and highlights the plight of USAGM-linked reporters imprisoned abroad. US Congressman calls for his and his wife's release. Read the full story.

High-profile arrest in Baku: Ramiz Mehdiyev's assistant, Eldar Amirov, has been detained for 4 months on charges of high treason and preparing a coup d'état, linked to the former Presidential Administration head's criminal case.

Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a disputed 97% victory in Tanzania's election. The win follows the barring of key opposition candidates and has triggered deadly protests. Reports cite hundreds of deaths and international concern over excessive force and human rights abuses.

Armenia's Investigative Committee has started a criminal case about the release of what is said to be sex tapes of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan of Holy Etchmiadzin.

Prosecutor threatens witness in court. Charges called political & fabricated.

On October 31, Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis (parliament) changed the law On Lawyers and Advocacy. The new rules mean the head of the Bar Association can now be elected for more than two terms.

The US Senate moves to recognize Oct 30 as International Day of Political Prisoners, denouncing oppression globally. Meanwhile, former President Trump orders the military to resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing competition with Russia and China.

Azerbaijan claims BBC Azerbaijan staff are working illegally after their office was ordered to close. Pro-government APA, citing the Media Development Agency, reports that ex-BBC employees continue journalistic work without accreditation, calling it a serious legal violation. The BBC previously called the closure a restriction on press freedom.

Pro-government TV channel POSTV in Georgia seemingly reported the arrests of anti-government figures before they occurred. The premature details were quickly removed, but the individuals were later arrested, raising suspicions about the TV station's prior awareness of the police targets. The Georgian Orthodox Church dismissed Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili, a priest known for criticizing the government, from his parish in Tbilisi. Kurashvili believes the dismissal was orches

Anar Mammadli appeals to the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, demanding Azerbaijan execute the 2018 ECHR judgment in his case. Held for over 540 days, he argues the persistent non-compliance undermines the authority of the Strasbourg system and sets a dangerous precedent for human rights in Europe.

PACE & OSCE PA call for the release of political prisoners on International Day, highlighting cases across the post-Soviet space, including Azerbaijan (Ulvi Hasanli) and Belarus (Ales Bialiatski). Demand an end to politically motivated persecution.

Azerbaijan's State Security Service (SSS) raided Hürriyet newspaper offices and arrested Editor-in-Chief Vugar Mammadov on October 30. The operation is rumored to be linked to the case of ex-Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev, who faces serious charges and is under house arrest.

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.