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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.

Controversies engulf Georgia: Pro-gov media leaks arrests of activists, a critical priest is dismissed by the Church, the EU pushes Tbilisi to block Russia's sanctions evasion, and a corruption probe targets former "Georgian Dream" officials. Plus, reports of prison abuse.

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.

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.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, key rival to Erdoğan for 2028, faces escalating legal battles, including corruption charges and a new political espionage probe. Explore the timeline of the crackdown on Turkey's opposition and its democratic implications.

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.

The Ganja City Court chose a measure of restraint in the form of arrest for 3 months against lawyer Zabil Gahramanov, his relatives reported.

The main opposition party in Turkey, the Republican People's Party (CHP), is dealing with a campaign of judicial pressure meant to weaken its ability to operate and win elections. This campaign is like a strategic attack from two sides, targeting both the party leadership's legitimacy and the political future of its most important public figure. This writing will look at this two-part attack, how the party is defending itself, and what it means for Turkey's political stabilit

Zabil Gahramanov, a lawyer, was taken into custody in Ganja yesterday, October 23. His family has verified this information.

The Shirvan Court of Appeal concluded the review of the appeal against the verdict of Talysh researcher Iqbal Abilov on October 23. The Court of Appeal upheld the verdict, according to a statement from the Committee for the Protection of Iqbal Abilov's Rights.

The journalist Afgan Sadigov, whose extradition from Georgia was demanded by the authorities of Azerbaijan, has been detained in Tbilisi.

Azerbaijani anti-war activist and PhD student Bahruz Samadov complains of treason conviction and harsh detention conditions in a closed cell.

Ramiz Mehdiyev, former Head of the Presidential Administration, has been removed from Azerbaijan's Security Council following charges of high treason, attempted coup, and money laundering. Get the details on this major political scandal and the charges under the Criminal Code.

Meclis.info head Imran Aliyev's health worsens in detention due to pain & stress. Learn about the forced court appearance, nervous breakdown, and serious charges he faces.