News Eylül 30, 2026

Interview with Frank Schwabe

Introduction and Dedication Abid Gafarov: Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I am Abid Gafarov, founder of Caspian Watch and a journalist from Azerbaijan. Our guest today is Mr Frank...

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Human Rights Eylül 25, 2026

Bahruz Samadov Injures Himself at Supreme Court; Appeal Rejected

BAKU, September 25 — Imprisoned researcher and peace activist Bahruz Samadov injured himself during a break in a Supreme Court hearing on Friday. The court later rejected his...

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News Eylül 10, 2026

Azerbaijani Authorities Target the Minor Children of Imprisoned Muslim Unity Movement Leader

The Azerbaijani authorities are reportedly preparing to bring two minor children of imprisoned Muslim Unity Movement (MUM) leader Taleh Bagirzade before a court—an alarming escalation in the government’s...

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News Eylül 4, 2026

Imprisoned Azerbaijani Journalist Teymur Karimov Denied Adequate Medical Care as Health Deteriorates

The health of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist and head of online outlet Kanal 11, Teymur Karimov, has severely worsened, according to his relatives. Karimov is reportedly suffering from acute...

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News Eylül 4, 2026

Jailed Azerbaijani Opposition Activist Swallows Metal Cross in Protest Against Prison Abuse

Elnur Hasanov, an imprisoned activist from the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (AXCP), told a court on September 3 that he has been subjected to systemic abuse...

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News Eylül 4, 2026

France-Based Azerbaijani Activist Reports Death Threats Over Critical Social Media Posts

Ramazan Taghiyev, an Azerbaijani civic activist residing in France, says he has been targeted with death threats and coordinated cyberattacks following his critical commentary on social media, according...

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Human Rights Eylül 2, 2026

Azerbaijani Prisoner in ‘Karima State’ Case Transferred to Closed-Regime Prison After Repeated Punishment

Mirvasid Aliyev, sentenced to 10 years in prison in the controversial “Karima State” case, has been transferred to a closed-regime section of the Umbaki Penitentiary Complex for six...

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Human Rights Eylül 2, 2026

Women Journalists Behind Bars in Azerbaijan Face Violence, Threats and Denial of Medical Care

An international protection mechanism for human rights defenders has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of imprisoned women journalists in Azerbaijan, documenting allegations of physical violence, psychological pressure,...

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News Ağustos 15, 2026

“Does the People Deserve This?”

“People deserve this”? “This is still too good for these people,” “We are a nation that deserves to perish,” “What is wrong with people? They are getting what...

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Human Rights Ağustos 10, 2026

Jailed Hurriyyet TV Editor Reportedly Needs Urgent Surgery as Treatment Is Cut Short

The medical treatment of jailed Hurriyyet TV editor-in-chief Vugar Mammadov has reportedly been interrupted, with the journalist transferred back to the Baku Detention Center despite doctors recommending urgent...

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