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A significant event unfolded during a recent hearing at the Baku Grave Crimes Court, which is currently handling legal cases against independent media in Azerbaijan. Nurlan Libre (Gahramanli), one of the twelve individuals charged in the well-known "Meydan TV case," made an urgent appeal from the glass enclosure within the courtroom. He stated that Elnur Ismayilov, the head of the Baku Detention Center, had taken his indictment papers, thus preventing him from preparing his l

Aykhan Israfilov, who is part of the 'Worker's Table' Trade Union Confederation, was subjected to violence at Penal Facility No. 10, where he is being held.

Samira Qasımlı, the wife of the jailed politician Azer Qasımlı, who also serves as the director of the Institute of Political Management, is facing a private prosecution.

Explore the controversial deportation of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov from Georgia. This report analyzes the human rights implications, the alleged legal justifications, and the suspected coordination between Tbilisi and Baku officials.

UN report on human rights in Azerbaijan (2024-2025): evidence of systemic torture, media crackdowns, and the silencing of journalists and scholars.

Tofiq Yaqublu, an opposition politician who is currently in jail, is in a very serious health situation because he is still on a tough hunger strike at the Baku Investigative Detention Center. His family and lawyers have recently shared disturbing accounts, describing him as a man whose body is failing him in prison. His daughter, Nigar Hazi, mentioned that her father recently passed out and is experiencing intense dizziness, which is happening because he has been refusing fo

The Civic Solidarity Platform condemns the harassment of Emin and Mehman Huseynov. Discover the latest report on transborder repression, human rights advocacy in Switzerland, and the call for international protection against targeted surveillance.

Read the powerful letter by journalist Fatima Movlamli, detained in the "Meydan TV case," marking one year of her arrest. From the Baku Detention Center, she shares her thoughts on spiritual freedom, journalism, and the struggle for a free press.

Azerbaijan’s crackdown on media intensifies as female journalists in the Meydan TV case face new threats and isolation in Baku’s detention center. Families report intimidation and restricted visits. Follow the fight for free speech and truth.

Discover the story of Elmina Aghayeva, the Azerbaijani student at Columbia University released from ICE custody after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump intervened. Explore the campus protests and the legal battle over her student visa status.

Azerbaijan introduces new age limits for social media to protect children from online risks. Learn about President Ilham Aliyev's latest decree, new safety rules in schools, and how these changes impact digital freedom and youth safety online.

Explore Azerbaijan's 2025 Human Rights Report by Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva. This detailed analysis covers proposed reforms in prison education, military deferments, and transport subsidies, while addressing concerns regarding disability status and oversight.

Azerbaijan launches the Digital Development Council led by First VP Mehriban Aliyeva. This strategic move aims to modernize the economy through AI, innovation, and enhanced cybersecurity to ensure a sustainable, technology-driven future for all.

Journalist Ulviyya Ali faces harassment in Azerbaijan prison over AI content. Learn about threats against her family and the broader crackdown on Meydan TV journalists. Investigation into human rights abuses and media freedom in Baku.

CPJ’s latest report reveals a record 129 journalists killed in 2025. Conflicts worldwide, especially in Gaza and Sudan, have led to the highest fatalities since 1992. Explore the full report on global press freedom and the rising risks for media.

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court upholds the 7-year prison sentence for former diplomat Emin Ibrahimov. Arrested in 2024, Ibrahimov claims the charges are a political setup to silence his government criticism. His case remains a key human rights concern.

Explore the impact of the February 2026 Washington incident on US-Azerbaijan strategic relations, diplomatic protocols, and human rights. Analyze the fallout between President Aliyev's security and activists and the future of regional diplomacy.

Azerbaijani opposition leader Tofiq Yaqublu enters solitary confinement and starts a hunger strike. Family and human rights groups decry the political charges and deteriorating conditions for prisoners of conscience in Azerbaijan.

Explore the challenges facing Azerbaijan's press through the stories of Shamshad Agha and Mustafa Hajibeyli. From personal tragedies and family grief in prison to legal battles over housing and predatory loans, learn how critical voices are pressured.

Explore the case of Mushfiq Abbasov, a former Baku prosecutor jailed for a sarcastic Facebook post. This article examines the limits of free speech, digital expression risks, and the legal consequences of social media irony in modern Azerbaijan.