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 Məhəmməd Mirzəli. The case… Read more
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 Azer Taghiyev. During the… Read more
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 pursued graduate studies in… Read more
Updated List: 328 Political Prisoners Documented in Azerbaijan
Source: Toplum TV | May 13, 2026 The Alliance for the Liberation of Azerbaijani Political Prisoners has published an updated registry documenting 328 individuals recognized as political prisoners… Read more
Political Prisoner Agali Yahyayev Reported in Deteriorating Health
The family of imprisoned activist Agali Yahyayev reports that his health has significantly deteriorated over the past month. Yahyayev who suffers from diabetes and heart conditions has allegedly… Read more
Jailed Editor Ulviyya Ali Marks One Year Behind Bars
Journalist and editor Ulviyya Ali marked one year of imprisonment this week. Ali was arrested in May 2025 during a wave of detentions targeting independent media outlets. She… Read more
Political Prisoner Ali Karimli Denied Permission to Attend Father’s Funeral
Ali Karimli, chairman of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, a prominent opposition figure imprisoned since late 2025, was denied temporary release to attend his father’s funeral last week. Penitentiary… Read more
Activist Nurlan Libre Reportedly Beaten in Detention
Reports emerged this week that civil society activist Nurlan Libre was physically assaulted while in pretrial detention at Baku Detention Facility No. 1. According to his lawyer, Libre… Read more
Azerbaijan Restricts Travel of Jailed Journalist’s Mother
Azerbaijani authorities have imposed a travel ban on the mother of imprisoned journalist Avaz Zeynalli. The ban prevents her from leaving the country, a move rights groups say… Read more