Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan detains former customs chief in tobacco smuggling case
Those detained are accused of smuggling over $3 million in tobacco.
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
Aliyev says Azerbaijan will not send troops for Gaza peacekeeping force
President Ilham Aliyev said that ‘the Arab countries must resolve the problems of the Arab countries’.
Azerbaijan
Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist ends 8-day hunger strike after prison meets demands
Following the death of imprisoned activist Elbayi Karimli, several prisoners formed a committee to defend prisoners at Correctional Facility N2.
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.
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.
