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An imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist serving an eight-year sentence has been denied critical medical care for four months despite suffering from breathing difficulties, her lawyer says.

A trial has opened in the French city of Rennes of nine men accused of plotting to murder Mahammad Mirzali, a prominent Azerbaijani blogger and critic of his country's government.

An imprisoned Azerbaijani religious activist has been placed in solitary confinement and faces transfer to a high-security prison, according to his family.

Azerbaijan and Georgia have recorded some of the highest incarceration rates in Europe, according to a major report by the Council of Europe (CoE).

The Baku Grave Crimes Court has sentenced Anar Asadli, the former chairman of the dissolved "Yuxəliş" (Ascent) Party, to four years and six months in prison on charges of large-scale fraud.

A panel of Azerbaijani judges abruptly halted a trial in Baku on Friday after a detained journalist began testifying about the offshore wealth of President Ilham Aliyev's family.

Nazim Baydemirli's location for serving his sentence has been altered. His spouse, Farida Baydemirli, informed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that he was moved to Penitentiary Institution No. 6 on May 19.

Activist and English instructor Dayanat Chalabiyev appeared in front of a judge on May 21 at the Baku Serious Crimes Court. He was taken into custody for condemning government policies, including those of the president in the media.

"While a straightforward amnesty for unauthorized buildings might address some social issues temporarily, it could also encourage more illegal constructions later on." As reported by AZERTAC, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov expressed these opinions on May 20 during an event focused on "Replacing informal settlements and slums for housing globally."

The Baku Court of Appeal has upheld a six-year prison sentence against journalist and public activist Ahmad Mammadli, rejecting an appeal to overturn his conviction. Judge Ali Mammadov presided over the panel that issued the decision on May 14.

Two high-profile political prisoners in Azerbaijan, economist Fazil Qasimov and investigative journalist Hafiz Babali, have launched a joint hunger strike from Penal Facility No. 2. The protest was timed to coincide with the opening of the United Nations’ 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in the Azerbaijani capital, according to statements released by their families.

Recent data released by the State Statistical Committee (SSC) reveals a persistent rise in the cost of living across Azerbaijan during the first four months of 2026. According to the official report, the consumer price index increased by 5.6% compared to the same period in 2025. This inflationary pressure is most acutely felt in the food sector, where prices for groceries, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products climbed by 6.7%.

Today, 17 May, #Baku hosts the opening of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (#WUF13 / @WUF_UNHabitat ), the United Nations' flagship global conference on urbanization. The forum is expected to bring together around 40,000 participants from 182 countries and to be covered by some 1,000 accredited journalists. Its theme reads like a promise: "Housing the world: safe and resilient cities and communities." On the agenda are the global housing crisis, inclusivity, a reliab

Elnara Eldar issues a desperate plea for her brother, Aghaali Yahyayev, a member of the Muslim Unity Movement held in Prison No. 8. Facing fatty liver disease and a lack of medical care, his family demands urgent systemic reforms to save his life.

Explore the declassified "UFO files" from the Pentagon mentioning Azerbaijan. This 1955 report by a US officer details mysterious military activity near Baku, including unidentified jet aircraft and specialized landing crafts under heavy guard.