The European Court of Human Rights has issued another ruling against the Government of Azerbaijan.
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Committee to Protect Journalists expresses concern over threats against Farid Ismayilov
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed concern over death threats made against Farid Ismayilov, a detained employee of Toplum TV.
Read more “Committee to Protect Journalists expresses concern over threats against Farid Ismayilov”“Flood them with fans!” A new support campaign from independent media
Amid the ongoing crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Azerbaijani media outlets operating in exile Free Voices Collective, Meydan TV, Toplum TV and Qazetci have launched a postcard campaign titled “Flood them with fans” to support imprisoned journalist Sevinc Vagifgizi.
Read more ““Flood them with fans!” A new support campaign from independent media”Ulviyya Ali placed under pre-trial detention
The journalist Ulviyya Ali, who was detained on the night of May 7, has been given a detention measure for a period of 1 month and 29 days.
Read more “Ulviyya Ali placed under pre-trial detention”“AbzasMedia” Trial Has Begun
The trial of seven journalists arrested in connection with the criminal case related to the publication “AbzasMedia” has commenced. The case is being heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, chaired by Rasim Sadikhov, with Novruz Karimov and Leyla Asgerova-Mammadova serving as members of the judges’ panel.
Read more ““AbzasMedia” Trial Has Begun”When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov
Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to widespread outcry, and speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia.
Read more “When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov”Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry disputes Council of Europe torture allegations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan (MFA) has contested the recent allegations made by the Committee against Torture (CPT) of the Council of Europe, calling them “groundless and unfair.”
Read more “Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry disputes Council of Europe torture allegations”Two former German envoys in the ECHR have been charged with bribery from Azerbaijan
German prosecutors brought bribery and corruption charges against four people on Monday, including two former lawmakers suspected of receiving bribes from Azerbaijan in exchange for voting in Baku’s favor at the Council of Europe.
Read more “Two former German envoys in the ECHR have been charged with bribery from Azerbaijan”Former Radio Free Europe staff demand probe over ‘pro-Azerbaijan content’
Radio Azadliq, RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani service, is accused of mismanagement and bias after string of sackings
Read more “Former Radio Free Europe staff demand probe over ‘pro-Azerbaijan content’”Not everything is calm in the Baku Sultanate
Up to one hundred people were detained during a protest in Baku. Those who came to the rally organized by the opposition Popular Front Party demanded freedom of assembly, the release of political prisoners, the opening of Azerbaijan’s land borders and the holding of free elections.
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