Azerbaijan
Baku launches criminal case into murder of Azerbaijanis in Russia
At the same time, at least eight Russian journalists have been detained in Baku on various charges.
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
Baku’s relations with Moscow plunge to new lows after alleged police killing of ethnic Azerbaijanis
The deaths have caused a massive fallout in Baku, with numerous Russia-related events being cancelled and the offices of Sputnik being raided.
Azerbaijan
Teenagers beaten by Azerbaijani police after submitting complaint about their behaviour
The police can be heard insulting the teenagers in an audio recording allegedly taken during the incident.
Azerbaijan
EU Parliament condemns Azerbaijan’s spate of sentences against journalists and researchers
Three members of the European Parliament have called for sanctions against Azerbaijani officials responsible for the country's human rights situation.
Azerbaijan
Jailed Azerbaijani activist ‘almost beaten to death’ in prison
Yesterday, trade union activist Sara Rahimova said that Elvin Mustafayev, a jailed activist, was badly tortured in prison.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov sentenced to 15 years on charges of treason
Samadov, who has also contributed to OC Media, frequently wrote about authoritarianism in Azerbaijan.
