Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan’s interim report finds ‘warhead elements’ caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The following day, the Russian side sent a letter to Azerbaijan saying their criminal case connected to the crash is being terminated.
Aytan Farhadova
An experienced journalist, Aytan has worked with Azerbaijani, regional, and international media. Formerly with Meydan TV, she now lives in Georgia, where she focuses on investigative journalism, covering topics such as government accountability and domestic violence.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani human rights defenders dismiss mass amnesty as ‘government manipulation’
Approximately 20 Shia Muslims charged with drug possession were released as part of the amnesty bill.
Azerbaijan
Nephew of Aliyev’s former security chief detained for smuggling
Hasan Eyyubov, another nephew of the former security chief, was dismissed from his position several days ago.
Azerbaijan
Aliyev skips CIS summit in Russia, claiming he has a busy schedule
The apparently last-minute cancellation has prompted some to speculate that lingering tensions remain between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
Hundreds of Azerbaijani prisoners released as part of amnesty, opposition figures and journalists excluded
The amnesty is the largest in Azerbaijani history.
Azerbaijan
EU Parliament adopts resolution condemning human rights situation in Azerbaijan
The resolution ‘strongly’ condemns the arrest of Ali Karimli, chair of the opposition Popular Front Party, and calls for his immediate release.
