Azerbaijan

October 4, 2024

Azerbaijan’s Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as 11 Journalists Remain Detained Ahead of COP29

October 04, 2024 – Azerbaijan –  In a politically charged crackdown coinciding with Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 in Baku, authorities have prolonged the pretrial detention of […]
September 20, 2024

Azerbaijani Dissident-Blogger Bahruz Samadov Jailed for 15 Years in Broad Anti‑Dissent Crackdown

September 20, 2024 – Azerbaijan –  Bahruz Samadov, a prominent researcher, peace activist, and freelance journalist, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a closed‑door […]
September 10, 2024

Azerbaijani Journalist Shahla Karim Detained Amid Crackdown on Election Coverage

September 10, 2024 – Azerbaijan –  Azerbaijani freelance journalist Shahla Karim was forcibly detained while reporting on a protest led by opposition parliamentary candidate Vafa Nagi […]