Azerbaijan
Regional Azerbaijani diaspora head in Russia sentenced to almost 25 years in prison
Shahin Shikhlinski's son, Mutvalli Shikhlinski, was also sentenced to eight years in prison for using violence against a government official.
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
Iranian–Belarusian given lengthy pre-trial detention over graffiti on Azerbaijan cinema
The case has been covered intensively in Azerbaijani media, with officials lining up to condemn the alleged crime.
Daghestan
Heavy rains in Azerbaijan and Daghestan continue to wreak havoc
The region has been beset by historic heavy rains and associated flooding for weeks.
Azerbaijan
Is Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools?
Reports of girls being expelled or banned from school for wearing hijab have led to speculation on the further repression of religious expression.
Azerbaijan
Imprisoned Azerbaijani theologian left covered in sores
Theologian Mansur Velishov’s family stated that he has spent the last four months in this condition without receiving a medical examination.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan ramps up pressure against ‘political prisoners’
One human rights activist has speculated the increased pressure is a sign that some prisoners might be released in the near future.
