Caspian Watch
Evidence-led reporting on human rights, civic space, political prisoners, and regional power shifts across the Caspian region.
What we track
Human rights violations, civic space, politically motivated cases, regional diplomacy, and institutional accountability.
Who it serves
Citizens, journalists, researchers, diplomats, lawyers, and advocates who need clear, documented context.
BP Set to Complete Transfer of Baku-Supsa Pipeline Operations This Month
Baku — Energy giant BP is preparing to hand over operational responsibility for the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline to the governments of Azerbaijan and Georgia,…
Iran Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory, Reaffirms Importance of Ties with Armenia
Tehran/Yerevan — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party on their victory in Armenia’s parliamentary elections,…
Vance: Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within a Week or Take Months
WASHINGTON, June 9 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said the United States is “very close” to reaching an agreement with Iran, though…
Azerbaijan Popular Parliament released the report on “Transnational Repression – Azerbaijan”
Atakhan Vali Abilov is a lawyer. From 1991 to 1997, he worked as a lecturer at Baku State University. Between 1997 and 1999, he…
US Reportedly Explores Grand Bargain Linking Political Prisoners to Section 907
According to sources cited by Turan Information Agency Washington is exploring a diplomatic framework that would tie the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan…
Updated List Shows 328 Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan
The Working Group on Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan has updated its registry to include 328 individuals as of May 2026. The list includes journalists,…
French Prosecutor Seeks Lengthy Prison Sentences in Plot Against Azerbaijani Blogger
Rennes, France — Prosecutors in France have requested severe prison sentences for several defendants accused of involvement in an assassination attempt against Azerbaijani blogger…
Ruslan Izzatli: “Those speaking in the name of the state have addressed citizens with a language of violence for 33 years”
A new hearing in the “Toplum TV case” was held on June 8 at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, presided over by Judge…
Azerbaijan Popular Parliament released the report on “Transnational Repression – Azerbaijan”
Atakhan Vali Abilov is a lawyer. From 1991 to 1997, he worked as a lecturer at Baku State University. Between 1997 and 1999, he…
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Imprisoned
Azerbaijan
Emin Ibrahimov
Emin Ibrahimov – public activist Date of arrest: 22 July 2024 Charge: Articles 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing of serious harm to health, is harm dangerous to human life, committed publicly dangers…
- Arrested
- 2024-07-22
- Arrest Count
- 1
- Location
- Pre-trial Detention Center № 3 at the Shuvelyan settlement in Baku City Khazar District
- Charges
- Articles 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing of serious harm to health, is harm dangerous to human…
Imprisoned
Azerbaijan
Arzu Oqtay qizi Huseynova
Arzu Oqtay qizi Huseynova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by group of persons or repeatedly); 221.3 (Hooliganism committed with application of a…
- Arrested
- 2025-08-15
- Arrest Count
- 1
- Location
- Pre-trial Detention Center № 1 at the Kyurdakhani settlement in Baku City Sabunchu District
- Charges
- Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by group of persons or repeatedly); 221.3 (Hooliganism committed with…