On December 6, following the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijani authorities arrested seven journalists and media workers. They face dubious charges of “smuggling,” which carry prison terms […]

Anar Mammadli, a well-known human rights and climate advocate, is suffering from worsening health in detention. Despite serious symptoms, including arthritis, stomach cramps, headaches, shortness of breath, and a persistent […]

Ahead of the COP29, Azerbaijani authorities have filed new charges and extended the detention of six journalists from the investigative outlet Abzas Media. These journalists have already been held for […]

Azerbaijani economist Gubad Ibadoghlu is currently under house arrest on politically motivated charges. He is not allowed to leave the country to receive critical medical care. His family reports that […]

Igbal Abilov and Bahruz Samadov, both academics, were arrested on false charges, including “high treason.” Their arrest is seen as retaliation for their academic work and activism. Currently, they are […]

On December 14, 2023, Azerbaijani authorities arrested Tofig Yagublu, a well-known opposition leader and outspoken critic of the government. They charged him with forgery and fraud, accusations many believe to […]

Anar Mammadli, a prominent human rights defender and climate advocate, was arrested on April 29, 2024, by Azerbaijani authorities. They charged him with conspiracy to unlawfully bring money into the […]

On April 22, 2024, after 274 days in detention, prominent Azerbaijani economist and political activist Gubad Ibadoghlu was moved to house arrest. This decision was due to his deteriorating health, […]

At least fourteen journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan on charges that appear to be fabricated in response to their critical reporting. Among them is Imran Aliyev, a journalist and […]

Gubad Ibadoghlu is a renowned economist and political activist. On July 23, 2023, the Azerbaijani authorities detained him on fabricated charges in an apparent retaliation for his criticism of the […]

Gubad Ibadoghlu is a renowned political economist and civil activist. On July 23, 2023, the Azerbaijani authorities detained him on fabricated charges of the production, acquisition, or sale of counterfeit […]

Gubad Ibadoghlu, a renowned political economist and civil activist, was detained on July 23, 2023 on fabricated charges of the production, acquisition, or sale of counterfeit money by an organized […]