Talysh researcher arrested for ‘treason’ in Azerbaijan
According to pro-government media, Igbal Abilov is accused of working with Armenian scholars and the Armenian security services.
Azerbaijani journalist ‘barred from leaving Georgia’
An independent Azerbaijani journalist has alleged that the Georgian authorities have barred him from leaving the country, unless he travels to Azerbaijan.
‘Enhanced’ police presence announced for Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election
The reasons behind the extra security remain unclear, and mention of the announcement has since been removed from most state and pro-government media.
‘One Belt, One Road’: Azerbaijan courts Chinese investors as Xi meets Aliyev
Azerbaijan appears to be seeking closer economic ties with China, as experts warn against the prospect of ‘dependency’.
Azerbaijani activists launch campaign to free activist Anar Mammadli ahead of COP29
Anar Mammadli was detained in April on smuggling charges as part of the government’s crackdown on AbzasMedia.
Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary election on 1 September
President Ilham Aliyev said the move was aimed at ensuring the elections did not overlap with the COP29 climate conference.
Baku-linked group hosts conference on European colonialism at UN HQ
The Baku Initiative Group has hosted a number of conferences attacking French colonialism.
Azerbaijani police ‘detained, beat, killed’ man in detention
An Azerbaijani man has been killed in police detention after being detained and beaten with his two brothers.
Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist
A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.
Armenia denies repeated Azerbaijani claims of clashes on border
Baku has repeatedly accused Armenia of opening fire on the border.