Azerbaijan
‘No one will know I did it’ — Azerbaijan turns blind eye to victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence cases in Azerbaijan are on the rise, as human rights lawyers warn that the state is not doing enough to protect women.
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
Local Azerbaijani governments promote abolishing food at funerals
Recently, pro-government media has been framing funeral meals as ‘wasteful’.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani chair of Centre for Research Against Torture found guilty of slander
Fikrat Jafarli, convicted of slander, published a journalist’s post on social media.
Azerbaijan
The health of Abzas Media’s imprisoned staff deteriorates as hunger strike enters second week
Three imprisoned Abzas Media staff members have gone on hunger strike after their director, Ulvi Hasanli, began his.
Azerbaijan
Police violently evict residents of Baku neighbourhood ahead of plans to demolish 120 houses
The evictions are part of a controversial city-wide redevelopment plan.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s Bar Association attacks independent lawyers over public statements
The head of the association threatened to take ‘serious measures’ against lawyers who publicly discuss their cases.
