Political Prisoners

Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Abbas Bagirov

Abbas Bagirov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Abbas Mammadbagir oglu Huseynov

Abbas Mammadbagir oglu Huseynov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 November 2015 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Released

MEDIA

Abid Gafarov

Azerbaijani human rights activist and independent journalist Abid Gafarov has been serving a one-year prison sentence since July...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Afiyaddin Mammadov

Afiyaddin Mammadov – Chairman of the Trade Unions Confederation “Workers’ Table” Arrested: 20 September 2023 Charge: Articles 126.1...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Agaali Eldar oglu Yahyaev

Agaali Eldar oglu Yahyaev – member of the Board of the Muslim Unity" Movement Date of arrest: 31...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Agalar Mirzajan oglu Agayev

Agalar Mirzajan oglu Agayev – believer Date of arrest: 31 March 2023 Charge: Articles 167-3.1 (Manufacture, storage or...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Agamehdi Agahuseyn oglu Mammadov

Agamehdi Agahuseyn oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 17 July 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ahad Azar oglu Aliyev

Ahad Azar oglu Aliyev – believer Date of arrest: 3 March 2024 180 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Ahmad Vuqar oglu Mammadli

Ahmad Vuqar oglu Mammadli – public activist, founder of the Yoldash Media news agency Date of arrest: 6...

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Azerbaijan

Released

RELIGIOUS

Ahsan Nuruzade

Ahsan Nuruzade – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 October 2024 Charge: Article 206...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Akif Huseynli

Akif Huseynli – believer Date of arrest: 29 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Akif Ismayil oglu Aliyev

Akif Ismayil oglu Aliyev Date of arrest: 13 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11;...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Akif Qurbanov

Akif Qurbanov – Head of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives and co-founder of the socio-political organization Platform III...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Alasgar Mammadli

Alasgar Mammadli – Mass Media Rights Expert, Founder of ‘Toplum TV’ – an Internet TV station within the...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Ali Amirhuseyn oglu Karimli

Ali Amirhuseyn oglu Karimli – Chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 29 November...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ali Qurbanov

Ali Qurbanov – believer Date of arrest: 4 May 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Ali Zeynalov

Ali Zeynalov – member of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives Date of arrest: 6 March 2022 Charge: Articles...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Aliakbar Israfil oglu Sadigov

Aliakbar Israfil oglu Sadigov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 1 April 2023 141...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Alikhan Rajabli

Alikhan Rajabli – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 7 January 2026 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Alikram Ehtiram oglu Namazov

Alikram Ehtiram oglu Namazov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 March 2026 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Alim Yusifov

Alim Yusifov – believer Date of arrest: 31 January 2024 170 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Aliyusif Damat oglu Tahirov

Aliyusif Damat oglu Tahirov Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Amil Alik oglu Bilalov

Amil Alik oglu Bilalov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 22 February 2024 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Amil Damirov

Amil Damirov – believer Date of arrest: 6 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Anar Abdulla (Abdullayev)

Anar Abdulla (Abdullayev) – journalist and public activist Date of arrest: 4 August 2025 Charge: Articles 192.3.2 (Illegal...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Anar Dilan oglu Akbarov

Anar Dilan oglu Akbarov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 31 December 2023 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Anar Mahir oglu Mammadov

Anar Mahir oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 27 June 2024 189 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Anar Mammadli

Anar Mammadli – human rights defender and head of the NGO Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDSC)...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Anar Oruj oglu Khalilov

Anar Oruj oglu Khalilov – believer Date of arrest: 10 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Aqil Humbatov

Aqil Humbatov – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 15 August 2021 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Aqil Rzayev

Aqil Rzayev – believer 166 Date of arrest: 1 November 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Araz Fuzuli oglu Hasanov

Araz Fuzuli oglu Hasanov – believer Date of arrest: 27 October 2023 164 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Arif Nazir oglu Kazimov

Arif Nazir oglu Kazimov Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Arshad Ibrahimov

Arshad Ibrahimov – Head of the Dunyaninsesi.az website Date of arrest: 11 December 2023 Charge: Article 182.2.2 (Extortion...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Arzu Oqtay qizi Huseynova

Arzu Oqtay qizi Huseynova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Arzu Sayadoglu (Mammadov)

Arzu Sayadoglu (Mammadov) – blogger of the YouTube channel Arzu Sayadoglu and head of the Public Service Movement...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Asaf Ahmadov

Asaf Ahmadov – Head of Ganja Regional Public Centre Arrested: 9 April 2025 Charge: Articles 193-1.3.2 (Legalization of...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Asaf Sahib oglu Aliyev

Asaf Sahib oglu Aliyev – believer Date of arrest: 28 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Asgar Eyvaz oglu Mammadov

Asgar Eyvaz oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 22 September 2025 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA RELIGIOUS

Aslan Ahad oglu Qurbanov

Aslan Ahad oglu Qurbanov – blogger Date of arrest: 14 July 2020 Charge: Articles 281.2 (Public appeals to...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Aslan Maharram oglu Qasimov

Aslan Maharram oglu Qasimov – believer Date of arrest: 21 June 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Aydin Akif oglu Huseynzade

Aydin Akif oglu Huseynzade – believer Date of arrest: 20 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Aydin Janbakhish oglu Mammadov

Aydin Janbakhish oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 11 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Aykhan Israfilov

Aykhan Israfilov – activist of the Trade Unions Confederation “Workers’ Table” Arrested: 11 August 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Aynur Qanbarova (Elgunash)

Aynur Qanbarova (Elgunash) – Editor-in-Chief of the Baku office of the Internet TV channel 'Meydan TV' Date of...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Aysel Umudova

Aysel Umudova – journalist of the Meydan TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6 December...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Aytaj Ahmadova (Taptiq)

Aytaj Ahmadova (Taptiq) – journalist of the Meydan TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA RELIGIOUS

Aytan Babulla qizi Ibrahimova

Aytan Babulla qizi Ibrahimova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Azad Karimov

Azad Karimov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 30 January 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Azer Agaqasim oglu Qasimli

Azer Agaqasim oglu Qasimli – director of the Institute of Political Management, political scientist Date of arrest: 8...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Azer Sadigov

Azer Sadigov – believer Date of arrest: 30 September 2025 203 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Baba Shukurov

Baba Shukurov – believer Date of arrest: 22 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Bahram Khaqani oglu Aliyev

Bahram Khaqani oglu Aliyev Date of arrest: 12 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 220.1; 228.4...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Bahruz Jafarov

Bahruz Jafarov – believer Date of arrest: 3 July 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Bahruz Samadov

Bahruz Samadov – public activist Date of arrest: 21 August 2024 Charge: Article 274 (High treason) of the...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Bakhtiyar Bagirov

Bakhtiyar Bagirov – believer Date of arrest: 25 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Bakhtiyar Hajiyev

Bakhtiyar Hajiyev – blogger and civil activist Date of arrest: 9 December 2022 Charge: Articles 221.1 (Hooliganism) and...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Bakhtiyar Mukhtar oglu Mammadov

Bakhtiyar Mukhtar oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 18 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Bashir Suleymanly

Bashir Suleymanly – Head of the Civil Rights Institute Arrested: 14 March 2025 Charge: Articles 193-1.3.2 (Legalization of...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Dashgin Musa oglu Heydarov

Dashgin Musa oglu Heydarov Date of arrest: 2 December 2016 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Dayanat Chalabi (Chalabiyev)

Dayanat Chalabi (Chalabiyev) – public activist Arrested: 22 December 2025 Charge: Article 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing of serious harm...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Dayanat Karim oglu Karimov

Dayanat Karim oglu Karimov Sentence: in 1994 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Edgar Mahir oglu Osmanov

Edgar Mahir oglu Osmanov – believer Date of arrest: 12 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ehtiram Sadi oglu Taqiyev

Ehtiram Sadi oglu Taqiyev – believer Date of arrest: 10 January 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elchin Arif oglu Zeynalov

Elchin Arif oglu Zeynalov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 16 March 2023 134...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Elchin Samad oglu Amiraslanov

Elchin Samad oglu Amiraslanov Date of arrest: 10 December 1996 Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elgiz Mammadov

Elgiz Mammadov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 10 June 2025 Charge: Article 234.1-1...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elkhan Aliyev

Elkhan Aliyev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 26 July 2023 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Elkhan Azimov

Elkhan Azimov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elkhan Ismayilov

Elkhan Ismayilov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 7 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elman Suleyman oglu Sheydayev

Elman Suleyman oglu Sheydayev – believer Date of arrest: 14 February 2022 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elmidar Rustam oglu Ibrahimov

Elmidar Rustam oglu Ibrahimov – believer Date of arrest: 29 October 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.2 (Hooliganism, committed with...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Elnara Qasimova

Elnara Qasimova – journalist of the Abzas Media, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 13 January...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Elnur Babayev

Elnur Babayev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Elnur Hasanov

Elnur Hasanov – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 28 November 2023 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elnur Jafarov

Elnur Jafarov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 25 January 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elnur Maharramali oglu Babayev

Elnur Maharramali oglu Babayev – believer Date of arrest: 16 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Elnur Mammadov

Elnur Mammadov – public activist Date of arrest: 29 October 2025 Charge: Article 388-1.1.1 (Placement or failure to...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elshan Akif oglu Quliyev

Elshan Akif oglu Quliyev – believer Date of arrest: 27 August 2025 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elshan Hashimov

Elshan Hashimov – believer Date of arrest: 11 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Elshan Karimov

Elshan Karimov – public activist and social media user Date of arrest: 17 April 2024 Charge: Article 281.1...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elshan Mahammad oglu Alakbarov

Elshan Mahammad oglu Alakbarov – believer Date of arrest: 21 October 2023 161 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Elshan Qasim oglu Qasimov

Elshan Qasim oglu Qasimov Date of arrest: 29 November 2016 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Elvin Isayev

Elvin Isayev – Azerbaijan Popular Parliament Elvin Isayev is an Azerbaijani political activist, commentator, and opposition figure known...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elvin Mubariz oglu Zeynalov

Elvin Mubariz oglu Zeynalov – believer Date of arrest: 31 January 2025 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Elvin Mustafayev

Elvin Mustafayev – activist of the Trade Unions Confederation “Workers’ Table” Arrested: 4 August 2023 Charge: Articles 234.4.1...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elvin Nasirov

Elvin Nasirov – believer 132 Date of arrest: 12 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elvin Nazarov

Elvin Nazarov – believer Date of arrest: 6 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Elvin Sadiqov

Elvin Sadiqov – theologian Date of arrest: 22 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Emin Ibrahimov

Emin Ibrahimov – public activist Date of arrest: 22 July 2024 Charge: Articles 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing of serious...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Emin Jahangirov

Emin Jahangirov – believer Date of arrest: 16 June 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Etibar Rasim oglu Ismayilov

Etibar Rasim oglu Ismayilov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 2 February 2023 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Eyvaz Telman oglu Bakhshiyev

Eyvaz Telman oglu Bakhshiyev – believer Date of arrest: 19 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Faiq Arif oglu Aliyev

Faiq Arif oglu Aliyev Date of arrest: 14 May 2017 Charge: Articles 150.2.1 (Violent actions of sexual nature,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Faiq Valizade

Faiq Valizade – theologian Date of arrest: 7 April 2024 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Farid Ismayilov

Farid Ismayilov – journalist of the Toplum TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 17 January...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Farid Mehralizade

Farid Mehralizade – an Economic Expert Date of arrest: 30 May 2024 Charge: Article 206.4 (Smuggling, committed by...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Farid Seyidzade

Farid Seyidzade – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Farman Suleyman oglu Karimov

Farman Suleyman oglu Karimov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 22 October 2023 162...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Fatima Movlamly

Fatima Movlamly – a freelance journalist Date of arrest: 28 February 2025 Charge: Article 206.3.2 (Smuggling, is moving...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL

Fazil Shakir oglu Qasimov

Fazil Shakir oglu Qasimov – public activist Date of arrest: 7 August 2023 Charge: Articles 167-3.1 (Manufacture, storage...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Firudin Zeynalov

Firudin Zeynalov Date of arrest: 1 October 2017 Charge: Articles 221.3 (Hooliganism committed with application of a weapon...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Gunduz Mirzayev

Gunduz Mirzayev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 7 March 2025 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Hafiz Babaly

Hafiz Babaly – Head of the Economic Department of the Turan News Agency and investigative journalist Date of...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Haji Valiyev

Haji Valiyev – Chairman of the public association "Young Veterans" Date of arrest: 1 April 2025 Charge: Articles...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Hamlet Abdullayev

Hamlet Abdullayev Date of arrest: 11 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11; 213.2.6, 214.2.1,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

INTELLECTUAL POLITICAL

Hamza Mehman oglu Mammadli

Hamza Mehman oglu Mammadli Date of arrest: 1 June 2023 Charge: Articles 214-2 (Public calls for terrorism) and...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Hasan Abbaszade

Hasan Abbaszade – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Hasan Huseyn oglu Mustafayev

Hasan Huseyn oglu Mustafayev Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Hasan Mammad oglu Mammadov

Hasan Mammad oglu Mammadov Date of arrest: 6 December 2015 Charge: Articles 214.2.1 (Preparation of terrorism, committed on...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Hikmat Kheyrulla oglu Agayev

Hikmat Kheyrulla oglu Agayev – believer Date of arrest: 6 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Huseyn Ahmad oglu Qasimov

Huseyn Ahmad oglu Qasimov – theologian Date of arrest: 26 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Huseyn Jabbarli

Huseyn Jabbarli – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Huseyn Rahil oglu Rzayev

Huseyn Rahil oglu Rzayev – believer Date of arrest: 19 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

POLITICAL

Huseynov Maqsud Vaqif oglu

Huseynov Maqsud Vaqif oglu Sentence: in 1994 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Ibrahim Humbat oglu Humbatov

Ibrahim Humbat oglu Humbatov – Head of the Azerinfo.az website Date of arrest: 11 December 2023 Charge: Article...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ibrahim Muradov

Ibrahim Muradov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 21 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Idris Hasanov

Idris Hasanov – believer 149 Date of arrest: 24 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ilham Aliyev

Ilham Aliyev – theologian, ex-head of the Islamic Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 29 February 2020 Charge:...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

RELIGIOUS

Ilham Shikhaliyev

Ilham Shikhaliyev – believer Date of arrest: 27 March 2023 135 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

MEDIA

Ilhami Nasibov

Ilhami Nasibov– Head of the Kanal21.az YouTube channel Date of arrest: 17 August 2025 Charge: Article 182.2.4 (Extortion...

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Azerbaijan

Imprisoned

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Ilhamiz Quliyev

Ilhamiz Quliyev – public activist Date of arrest: 4 December 2023 Charge: Article 234.1 (Illegal purchase or storage...

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Ilkin Amrahov

Ilkin Amrahov – member of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives Date of arrest: 6 March 2022 Charge: Articles...

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Ilkin Bagirov

Ilkin Bagirov – believer Date of arrest: 27 March 2023 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Ilqar Ryadzhov

Ilqar Ryadzhov – theologian Date of arrest: 2 February 2023 Charge: Articles 167-1 (Forcing to confession or financing...

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Ilqar Sabir oglu Musayev

Ilqar Sabir oglu Musayev – believer Date of arrest: 10 March 2023 129 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Ilyas Tofiq oglu Qasimov

Ilyas Tofiq oglu Qasimov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 2 April 2023 Charge:...

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Imamverdi Mahammad oglu Ahmadov

Imamverdi Mahammad oglu Ahmadov – believer Date of arrest: 5 April 2023 Charge: Article 28, 278.2 (Preparation for...

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Imran Aliyev

Imran Aliyev – editor-in-chief of the https://meclis.info website 67 Date of arrest: 18 April 2024 Charge: Articles 192.2.2...

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Intiqam Yusif oglu Qayibov

Intiqam Yusif oglu Qayibov Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Iqbal Shahin oglu Abilov

On July 22, 2024, Igbal Abilov, a citizen of Azerbaijan, was detained in the village of Bala Kolatan...

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Isfandiyar Arzu oglu Mammadov

Isfandiyar Arzu oglu Mammadov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 23 September 2023 Charge:...

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Ismayil Agayev

Ismayil Agayev – believer 153 Date of arrest: 3 July 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Ismayil Intiqam oglu Huseynov

Ismayil Intiqam oglu Huseynov Date of arrest: 7 May 2017 Charge: Articles 274 (State betray) and other articles...

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Ismayil Mammadov

Ismayil Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 3 March 2026 207 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Jabbar Amirkhan oglu Jabbarov

Jabbar Amirkhan oglu Jabbarov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 November 2015 Charge:...

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Jafar Mirzoyev

Jafar Mirzoyev – member of the "Choose Democratic Azerbaijan" organization operating in Germany Date of arrest: 24 November...

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Jafar Zalov

Jafar Zalov Date of arrest: 5 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11; 213.2.3, 214.2.6,...

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Jahad Balahuseyn oglu Babakishizade

Jahad Balahuseyn oglu Babakishizade – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 November 2015 Charge:...

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Jahangir Javanshir oglu Seyidov

Jahangir Javanshir oglu Seyidov – believer Date of arrest: 12 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Jalal Rasul oglu Maharramov

Jalal Rasul oglu Maharramov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement 185 Date of arrest: 8 April 2024...

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Jamil Badalov

Jamil Badalov – believer Date of arrest: 21 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Jamil Mammadli

Jamil Mammadli – journalist and blogger Date of arrest: 24 August 2023 Charge: Articles 178.2.4 (Swindle, that is...

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Jamshid Bahaddin oglu Huseynov

Jamshid Bahaddin oglu Huseynov – believer Date of arrest: 29 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Javanshir Safarli

Javanshir Safarli – believer Date of arrest: 19 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Javid Maharram oglu Allahverdiyev

Javid Maharram oglu Allahverdiyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 16 March 2023 Charge:...

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Javid Shirinov

Javid Shirinov – believer Date of arrest: 2 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Jeyhun Hajiyev

Jeyhun Hajiyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 18 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Jeyhun Khanoglan oglu Mammadov

Jeyhun Khanoglan oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 10 January 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Jeyhun Qurbanov

Jeyhun Qurbanov Date of arrest: 16 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11; 213.2.6, 214.2.1,...

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Jeyhun Salahov

Jeyhun Salahov Date of arrest: 8 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11; 213.2.6, 214.2.1,...

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Jeyhun Sayadov

Jeyhun Sayadov – believer Date of arrest: 22 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Jeyhun Valiyev

Jeyhun Valiyev – believer Date of arrest: 23 November 2025 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Kamal Qudrat oglu Quliyev

Kamal Qudrat oglu Quliyev – believer Date of arrest: 12 June 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Kamil Mahmudov

Kamil Mahmudov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 31 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Kanan Mejnunov

Kanan Mejnunov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Kanan Yusifzade

Kanan Yusifzade – believer Date of arrest: 11 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Kanan Zeynalov (Basqal)

Kanan Zeynalov (Basqal) – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 21 March 2025...

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Khasil Rustamov

Khasil Rustamov – believer Date of arrest: 10 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Khayal Shukur

Khayal Shukur – believer Date of arrest: 4 August 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Khayala Agayeva

Khayala Agayeva – journalist of the Meydan TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6 December...

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Khayyam Karimov

Khayyam Karimov – believer Date of arrest: 22 June 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Khoshgadam Mammadmirza qizi Quliyeva

Khoshgadam Mammadmirza qizi Quliyeva – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Lachin Valiyev

Lachin Valiyev – public activist Date of arrest: 26 January 2022 Charge: Articles 178.2.2 (Swindle, is maintaining another...

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Latif Ziyad oglu Latifov

Latif Ziyad oglu Latifov Date of arrest: 24 November 2016 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Maftun Shahin oglu Naqiyev

Maftun Shahin oglu Naqiyev – believer Date of arrest: 9 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Mahammadali Asgarov

Mahammadali Asgarov – believer Date of arrest: 28 July 2025 194 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Mahir Aziz oglu Azizov

Mahir Aziz oglu Azizov Date of arrest: 5 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11;...

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Mahir Yashar oglu Azimov

Mahir Yashar oglu Azimov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 20 July 2022 Charge:...

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Mahmudaga Qara oglu Agayev

Mahmudaga Qara oglu Agayev – believer Date of arrest: 29 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Mail Kamal oglu Karimov

Mail Kamal oglu Karimov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 2 February 2023 125...

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Malik Rzayev

Malik Rzayev – member of the Musavat Party Date of arrest: 25 October 2021 102 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Mammad Alpay (Mammadzade)

Mammad Alpay (Mammadzade) – Head of the Election Monitoring Alliance Arrested: 14 March 2025 Charge: Articles 193-1.3.2 (Legalization...

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Mammad Aziz oglu Ibrahim

Mammad Aziz oglu Ibrahim – member of the Presidium of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of...

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Mansur Agabala oglu Valishov

Mansur Agabala oglu Valishov – theologian Date of arrest: 9 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Matlab Bagirov

Matlab Bagirov – theologian, founder and the Head of the Salam News Agency as well as the Internet...

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Mehdi Damatli

Mehdi Damatli – believer Date of arrest: 12 August 2025 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Mehman Alzamin oglu Qarayev

Mehman Alzamin oglu Qarayev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 April 2023 Charge:...

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Mehman Aydin oglu Aliyev

Mehman Aydin oglu Aliyev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 23 May...

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Mehman Tofiq oglu Mammadov

Mehman Tofiq oglu Mammadov – blogger Date of arrest: 6 January 2025 Charge: Articles 281.1 (Public appeals to...

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Mirhafiz Mirisaq oglu Jafarzade

Mirhafiz Mirisaq oglu Jafarzade – public activist Date of arrest: 11 November 2022 90 Charge: Articles 274 (High...

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Mirjafar Fuzuli oglu Huseynzade

Mirjafar Fuzuli oglu Huseynzade – believer Date of arrest: 17 March 2024 Charge: Article 234.1-1 (Illegal acquisition or...

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Mirsultan Alimir oglu Bagirov

Mirsultan Alimir oglu Bagirov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 January 2024 Charge:...

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Mohammad Shamil oglu Kekalov

Mohammad Shamil oglu Kekalov – consultant of the Abzas Media, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest:...

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Mohubbat Aslanov

Mohubbat Aslanov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 15 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Musa Quliyev

Musa Quliyev – believer Date of arrest: 1 November 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Mushfiq Jabbarov

Mushfiq Jabbarov – journalist of the Toplum TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6 March...

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Mushfiq Jafarov

Mushfiq Jafarov – believer Date of arrest: 23 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Mutallim Orujev

Mutallim Orujev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 23 October 2021 Charge:...

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Mоhyaddin Orujev

Mоhyaddin Orujev – public activist Date of arrest: 13 December 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Nadir Eldar oglu Maharramov

Nadir Eldar oglu Maharramov Sentence: in 2003 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Nahid Qahramanly

Nahid Qahramanly – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 9 March 2023 128 Charge: Article...

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Namiq Hajiali oglu Shirinov

Namiq Hajiali oglu Shirinov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 June 2024 Charge:...

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Namizad Safarov

Namizad Safarov – lawyer and human rights activist Date of arrest: 9 December 2025 Charge: Article 178.3.2 (Swindle,...

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Nargiz Absalamova

Nargiz Absalamova – journalist of the Abzas Media, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 30 November...

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Nasiraddin Nasirov

Nasiraddin Nasirov – believer Date of arrest: 19 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Natiq Javadly

Natiq Javadly – journalist of the Meydan TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6 December...

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Nazim Baydamirli (Mammadov)

Nazim Baydamirli (Mammadov) – ex-MP and public activist Date of arrest: 4 July 2023 Charge: Article 182.2.4 (Extortion...

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Nigar Samandar qizi Bagirova

Nigar Samandar qizi Bagirova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Nihad Nazarli

Nihad Nazarli – believer Date of arrest: 3 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Nijat Aliniyaz oglu Aliyev

Nijat Aliniyaz oglu Aliyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 1 December 2022 Charge:...

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Nijat Ibad oglu Ibrahimov

Nijat Ibad oglu Ibrahimov – public activist Date of arrest: 9 September 2024 Charge: Articles 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing...

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Nijat Jabbar oglu Aslanov

Nijat Jabbar oglu Aslanov – believer Date of arrest: 10 January 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Nijat Niyazi oglu Jafarov

Nijat Niyazi oglu Jafarov – believer Date of arrest: 12 May 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Nijat Sardar oglu Agayev

Nijat Sardar oglu Agayev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 29 March 2023 Charge:...

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Niyamaddin Ahmadov

Niyamaddin Ahmadov – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 16 April 2020 Charge:...

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Novruz Taqiyev

Novruz Taqiyev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 20 May 2025 Charge:...

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Nurlan Mirzayev

Nurlan Mirzayev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 29 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.1-1...

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Nurlan Qahramanly (Libre)

Nurlan Qahramanly (Libre) – a freelance journalist, founder of the YouTube news channel “Portağal Media” Date of arrest:...

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Oqtay Mammadov

Oqtay Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 21 January 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Oqtay Nazim oglu Huseynzade

Oqtay Nazim oglu Huseynzade Date of arrest: 12 July 2018 Charge: Articles 120.2.1, 120.2.3, 120.2.7, 120.2.11, 29, 120.2.1,...

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Osman Nariman oglu Rzayev

Osman Nariman oglu Rzayev – Editor-in-Chief of the https://demokratik.az website Arrested: 5 July 2022 Charge: Article 182.2.2 (Extortion...

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Parviz Niyaz oglu Abdullayev

Parviz Niyaz oglu Abdullayev – believer Date of arrest: 3 February 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Polad Israyil oglu Aslanov

Polad Israyil oglu Aslanov – Editor-in-Chief of the www.xeberman.com and www.press- az.com websites Arrested: 12 June 2019 Charge:...

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Punkhan Karimli

Punkhan Karimli – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 25 January 2022 Charge:...

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Qadir Qasim oglu Mammadov

Qadir Qasim oglu Mammadov – believer, editor of the religious website maide.az Date of arrest: 14 September 2023...

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Qoshqar Mammadov

Qoshqar Mammadov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Qoshqar Mammadov

Qoshqar Mammadov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 2 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Qurban Quliyev

Qurban Quliyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 22 June 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Rahib Rzayev

Rahib Rzayev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Rahib Taqiyev

Rahib Taqiyev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Rahil Agayev

Rahil Agayev – believer Date of arrest: 19 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rail Abbasov

Rail Abbasov – public activist Arrested: 19 September 2023 Charge: Article 178.3.2 (Swindle, that is maintaining another persons...

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Ramil Babayev

Ramil Babayev – member of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives Date of arrest: 6 March 2022 Charge: Articles...

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Ramil Hajibaba oglu Mammadov

Ramil Hajibaba oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 31 January 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Ramin Isa oglu Babayev

Ramin Isa oglu Babayev – believer Date of arrest: 24 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Ramin Jabrayilzade (Deko)

Ramin Jabrayilzade (Deko) – journalist of the Meydan TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest: 6...

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Rashad Aliyev

Rashad Aliyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 2 February 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Rashad Farajov

Rashad Farajov – believer Date of arrest: 13 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rashad Matlab oglu Mursalov

Rashad Matlab oglu Mursalov – theologian Date of arrest: 12 December 2024 Charge: Articles 12.1, 218.2 (Participation in...

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Rashad Ramazanov

Rashad Ramazanov – blogger Date of arrest: 20 May 2022 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rashid Nasib oglu Musayev

Rashid Nasib oglu Musayev – believer Date of arrest: 10 January 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Rashid Nurulla oglu Ismayilov

Rashid Nurulla oglu Ismayilov Sentence: in 1998 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Rasif Babayev

Rasif Babayev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Rasim Hafiz oglu Mustafayev

Rasim Hafiz oglu Mustafayev Date of arrest: 11 July 2018 Charge: Articles 29.120.2.1; 29.120.2.3; 29.120.2.4, 29.120.2.7; 29.120.2.10; 29.220.2.11;...

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Rauf Fazil oglu Bayramov

Rauf Fazil oglu Bayramov Date of arrest: 12 July 2018 Charge: Articles 228.1, 228.4, 234.1 and 307.3 of...

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Razi Alishov

Razi Alishov – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 29 May 2022 Charge:...

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Razi Karrar oglu Humbatov

Razi Karrar oglu Humbatov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 7 July 2021 117...

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Rovshan Huseynov

Rovshan Huseynov – believer Date of arrest: 24 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rovshan Salimov

Rovshan Salimov – believer Date of arrest: 21 January 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rovshan Sharifov – theologian Date of arrest: 22 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rufat Faiq oglu Qurbanov

Rufat Faiq oglu Qurbanov – believer Date of arrest: 27 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Rufat Mayilov

Rufat Mayilov – believer Date of arrest: 22 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Rufat Qurbanov

Rufat Qurbanov – believer 142 Date of arrest: 3 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Rufat Safarov

Rufat Safarov – executive director of the human rights organization “Defence Line” Date of arrest: 3 December 2024...

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Ruslan Adil oglu Vahabov

Ruslan Adil oglu Vahabov – activist of the Public Council of Talysh of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 22...

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Ruslan Izzatli – member of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives and Founding Board Member of the socio-political organization...

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Ruslan Miragali oglu Javadov

Ruslan Miragali oglu Javadov Date of arrest: 5 December 2016 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Ruslan Mukhtar oglu Agayev

Ruslan Mukhtar oglu Agayev – theologian Date of arrest: 31 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Ruslan Quliyev

Ruslan Quliyev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Rustam Asgar oglu Asgarov

Rustam Asgar oglu Asgarov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 April 2024 Charge:...

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Rustam Tanriverdi oglu Ismayilov

Rustam Tanriverdi oglu Ismayilov – believer Date of arrest: 10 March 2023 130 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing,...

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Rza Aliabbas oglu Alakbarov

Rza Aliabbas oglu Alakbarov – theologian Date of arrest: 30 January 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Sabuhi Sarkhan oglu Asgarov

Sabuhi Sarkhan oglu Asgarov – believer Date of arrest: 12 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Sabuhi Shirinov

Sabuhi Shirinov – believer Date of arrest: 28 March 2026 210 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Sadiq Hasanov

Sadiq Hasanov – believer Date of arrest: 2 February 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Safa Alim oglu Poladov

Safa Alim oglu Poladov Sentence: in 1996 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment. Place of detention:...

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Sahib Mammadzade

Sahib Mammadzade – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 18 March 2024 Charge:...

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Sahib Nuraddin oglu Mammadaliyev

Sahib Nuraddin oglu Mammadaliyev Sentence: in 1993 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment Place of detention:...

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Sakif Agabalayev

Sakif Agabalayev – believer Date of arrest: 12 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Sakit Sabir oglu Mammadov

Sakit Sabir oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 18 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Saleh Ali oglu Khamzayev

Saleh Ali oglu Khamzayev – believer Date of arrest: 4 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Samid Shakir oglu Salamov

Samid Shakir oglu Salamov – believer Date of arrest: 11 April 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Samir Ashurov

Samir Ashurov – public activist Date of arrest: 19 April 2022 104 Charge: Article 126.2.4 (Deliberate causing of...

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Samir Babayev

Samir Babayev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 6 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Samir Mubariz oglu Piriyev

Samir Mubariz oglu Piriyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 22 June 2023 Charge:...

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Samir Orujev

Samir Orujev – believer Date of arrest: 30 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Samir Saniyev

Samir Saniyev – Azerbaijan Popular Parliament Samir Saniyev reportedly received a life sentence, becoming one of the controversial...

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Sanan Aliyev

Sanan Aliyev – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Sanan Aliyev

Sanan Aliyev – believer Date of arrest: 3 July 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Sardar Akif oglu Babayev

Sardar Akif oglu Babayev – theologian, member of the Association Spiritual figures of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 19...

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Sevinj Vaqif qizi Abbasova

Sevinj Vaqif qizi Abbasova – Editor-in-chief of the Abzas Media, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest:...

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Seyfaddin Nurulla oglu Shirvanov

Seyfaddin Nurulla oglu Shirvanov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 9 December 2015 Charge:...

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Seymur Aslanov

Seymur Aslanov – believer Date of arrest: 10 October 2023 160 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Seymur Rzayev

Seymur Rzayev – theologian Date of arrest: 1 February 2023 Charge: Articles 234.4.1 (Illegal purchase, storage, manufacturing, processing,...

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Seyran Iltifat oglu Mammadov

Seyran Iltifat oglu Mammadov – believer Date of arrest: 10 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Shahin Alimardan oglu Bagirov

Shahin Alimardan oglu Bagirov – believer Date of arrest: 29 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Shahin Hajiyev

Shahin Hajiyev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 26 January 2022 47...

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Shahin Samandar oglu Verdiyev

Shahin Samandar oglu Verdiyev – believer Date of arrest: 9 March 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Shahla Yadulla qizi Farajova

Shahla Yadulla qizi Farajova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Shamil Adil oglu Abdulaliyev

Shamil Adil oglu Abdulaliyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 15 March 2023 Charge:...

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Shamil Safarov

Shamil Safarov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Sharqiya Habil qizi Sadigova

Sharqiya Habil qizi Sadigova – believer Date of arrest: 15 August 2025 Charge: Articles 221.2.1 (Hooliganism committed by...

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Siyavush Huseynov

Siyavush Huseynov – believer Date of arrest: 22 February 2024 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Subhi Hajiaga oglu Aliyev

Subhi Hajiaga oglu Aliyev – believer Date of arrest: 10 December 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Suleyman Nasir oglu Alakbarov

Suleyman Nasir oglu Alakbarov – theologian Date of arrest: 28 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Tabriz Arif oglu Qulubayli

Tabriz Arif oglu Qulubayli – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 8 April 2024 Charge:...

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Tale Kamil oglu Bagirzade

Tale Kamil oglu Bagirzade – Chairman of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 26 November 2015 Charge:...

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Tale Vidadi oglu Khasmammadov

Tale Vidadi oglu Khasmammadov – human rights defender Arrested: 17 September 2023 Charge: Article 221.3 (Hooliganism committed with...

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Taleh Mammadov

Taleh Mammadov – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Tamerlan Samadov

Tamerlan Samadov – believer Date of arrest: 3 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Tarlan Aghajan oglu Sayadov

Tarlan Aghajan oglu Sayadov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 15 March 2024 Charge:...

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Teymur Israyil oglu Hasanov

Teymur Israyil oglu Hasanov Date of arrest: 14 May 2017 Charge: Articles 150.2.1 (Violent actions of sexual nature,...

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Teymur Karimov

Teymur Karimov – Head of the Kanal 11 YouTube channel 13 Date of arrest: 11 December 2023 Charge:...

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Tofiq Rahimov

Tofiq Rahimov – believer Date of arrest: 21 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Tofiq Rahimov

Tofiq Rahimov – believer Date of arrest: 1 November 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Tofiq Rashid oglu Yaqublu

Tofiq Rashid oglu Yaqublu – member of the Musavat Party and Coordinating Center of the National Council of...

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Tural Famil oglu Valiyev

Tural Famil oglu Valiyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 12 March 2023 Charge:...

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Ulvi Fakhraddin oglu Hasanli

Ulvi Fakhraddin oglu Hasanli – Director of the Abzas Media, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest:...

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Ulvi Tahirov

Ulvi Tahirov – Deputy Director of Baku School of Journalism Date of arrest: 6 December 2024 Charge: Article...

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Vahid Vahir oglu Ahmadov

Vahid Vahir oglu Ahmadov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 15 May 2023 Charge:...

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Vasif Nabiyev

Vasif Nabiyev – believer Date of arrest: 19 November 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Vilayat Qadimov

Vilayat Qadimov – believer Date of arrest: 24 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Vugar Usublu

Vugar Usublu – inhabitant of the Imishli City Date of arrest: 18 January 2025 Charge: Article 221.2.1 (Hooliganism,...

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Vuqar Mammadov

Vuqar Mammadov – Editor-in-Chief of the news website Hurriyyet TV, an online Azerbaijani media outlet Date of arrest:...

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Vuqar Qadirli

Vuqar Qadirli – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 12 December 2025 Charge:...

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Vuqar Suleymanov

Vuqar Suleymanov – believer Date of arrest: 11 April 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Vurgun Babayev

Vurgun Babayev – believer Date of arrest: 11 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Vusal Asgarov

Vusal Asgarov – believer Date of arrest: 27 March 2023 136 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Vusal Nadir oglu Alishov

Vusal Nadir oglu Alishov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 10 March 2023 Charge:...

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Vusal Nusrat oglu Quliyev

Vusal Nusrat oglu Quliyev – believer Date of arrest: 12 September 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase,...

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Yashar Hasay oglu Shahmuradov

Yashar Hasay oglu Shahmuradov Sentence: in 1993 was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment. Place of detention:...

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Yavar Ismayilzade

Yavar Ismayilzade – believer Date of arrest: 30 March 2023 139 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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Yusif Ahmadzade

Yusif Ahmadzade – believer Date of arrest: 27 June 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Yusif Aliyev

Yusif Aliyev – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 31 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3...

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Zabil Kochari oglu Qahramanov

Zabil Kochari oglu Qahramanov – lawyer Date of arrest: 23 October 2025 Charge: Articles 178.2.4 (Swindle, that is...

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Zahir Fahraddin oglu Asgarov

Zahir Fahraddin oglu Asgarov – believer Date of arrest: 3 June 2022 Charge: Article 274 (High treason) of...

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Zahiraddin Agarza oglu Ibrahimov

Zahiraddin Agarza oglu Ibrahimov – a social activist and blogger, founder of the Talysh Cultural Center in the...

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Zamin Oqtay oglu Salayev

Zamin Oqtay oglu Salayev – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 7 February...

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Zamin Zaki

Zamin Zaki – public activist Arrested: 9 April 2025 Charge: Articles 193-1.3.2 (Legalization of money or other property...

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Zamiq Zahid oglu Ahlimanov

Zamiq Zahid oglu Ahlimanov Date of arrest: 24 December 2016 Charge: Article 274 (High treason, that is deliberately...

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Zaur Asgarov

Zaur Asgarov – member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Date of arrest: 7 March 2025 Charge:...

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Zeynal Nuh oglu Bayramov

Zeynal Nuh oglu Bayramov – believer Date of arrest: 31 January 2023 Charge: Articles 167-3.1 (Manufacture, storage or...

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Zeynal Zeynalov

Zeynal Zeynalov – believer Date of arrest: 19 November 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation,...

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Zyaka Miragayev

Zyaka Miragayev – public activist Date of arrest: 11 October 2023 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage,...

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