Latest News & Updates

Read the tragic story of Ruzgar: a trial in Baku exploring the intersection of LGBT+ rights, tradition, and justice. Discover how a family deals with hate and forgiveness after a heartbreaking loss. Justice or honor? Explore the costs.

Azerbaijan implements new social media laws to protect national moral values. Learn about the recent legal actions taken by the Prosecutor General's Office, potential fines, and the debate over freedom of speech and traditional family values in 2026.

Investigation into the failed attack on Emin and Mehman Huseynov in Geneva. Discover how Azerbaijani dissidents are fighting back against state-sponsored transnational repression, surveillance operations, and the criminal networks targeting activists.

Explore the disturbing reports from Baku Investigative Detention Center regarding Javid Gulaliyev. Known as the "King of Torture," the deputy chief faces allegations of brutal abuse, nepotism, and the mistreatment of imprisoned female journalists.

Discover the truth behind the 2026 Munich Security Conference clash between Azerbaijan's Aliyev regime and journalist Emin Huseynov. Analysis of press freedom, AI-disinformation, and investigative reports on dynastic corruption and residency fraud.

Learn about the dangers facing female journalists in Azerbaijan. Amid a crackdown on AbzasMedia and Meydan TV, reports reveal physical abuse and sexual harassment in prisons. Discover the human cost of press freedom and truth.

Discover the human cost of Azerbaijan's NGO case. Aysu Ahmadova shares her family's struggle as her mother falls ill and her father, Asaf Ahmadov, remains jailed. Read about the silence of rights groups and the ongoing crisis for civil society.

Emin Huseynov warns PACE of Azerbaijan's growing transnational repression. Over 400 political prisoners, exiled critics targeted, and assassinations in Europe signal a deadly escalation. It is time to prioritize human rights over pragmatism.

Learn about the troubling arrest of Azerbaijani activist Konul Ahmadova. Discover how new social media laws on "public morality" impact free speech, the hacking of her accounts, and the broader human rights situation in Azerbaijan today.

Explore the shifting landscape of German politics. From the historic bribery conviction in the "Azerbaijan-gate" case to rising tensions within NATO, discover how Berlin is redefining its integrity at home and its independence on the global stage.

Iran’s 2025 protest crackdown targets actors, athletes, and businesses with asset seizures and arrests. Facing its longest internet shutdown ever, the country suffers $286M+ in losses. Read the full analysis on digital rights and information control.

Read about peace activist Bahruz Samadov's legal fight. Baku Court denies motions for health checks and fund access for his grandmother. Updates on the Charles University student’s 15-year sentence and international reaction to his detention.

Imprisoned Meydan TV editor Aynur Elgunesh analyzes the release of Armenian prisoners. Is it true humanism or a political maneuver to avoid sanctions? Explore critical insights on peacebuilding and the plight of political prisoners in Azerbaijan.

The case of Azerbaijani journalist Ulviyya Ali, detained in Baku Pre-trial Detention Center, highlights alleged violations of lawyer–client confidentiality, unlawful searches, restricted legal access, and growing concerns over human rights and press freedom in Azerbaijan.

The detention of Azerbaijani lawyer Zabil Gahramanov has been extended for 2 months by the Sabail Court. Facing charges under articles 221.2.2 and 178.2.4, the defense has filed an appeal. Read the latest updates on this high-profile legal case.

CPJ condemns Azerbaijan's transnational repression after sentencing journalists Sevinc Osmangizi and Ganimat Zahid in absentia. Read about the escalating judicial harassment of exiled media and the call for international protection of journalists.

Sevinj Vaqifqizi, jailed editor of AbzasMedia, receives the 2025 Anna Politkovskaya–Arman Soldin Award for Courage in Journalism. Discover her story of bravery, her fight against corruption, and the global calls for her immediate release.

Azerbaijan sentences exiled journalists Sevinc Osmanqizi, Abid Gafarov, and Beydulla Manafov to 8 years in prison. Human Rights Watch warns of a growing pattern to silence dissent abroad. Read the full report on these legal actions and media freedom.

Iran is at a critical juncture as economic protests transform into a challenge to 40 years of rule. Explore our deep dive into rising casualties, the nationwide digital blackout, regional impacts on Azerbaijan, and growing international tensions.

The ECHR rules against Azerbaijan over the 2016 arrest of Elgiz Qahraman. The court found violations of Article 18, citing political motives and ordering €12,000 in damages. A landmark win for free speech and human rights activists.