Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts
Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.
Turned away: Azerbaijan’s war veterans
A wave of suicides among Azerbaijani veterans has led experts to question whether the government is doing enough to rehabilitate its soldiers.
Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers meet in New York
The Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers have met in New York, the first official direct talks between the two countries since the most recent conflict.
Live updates: shelling along Armenian border continues for second day
The Azerbaijani strikes on Armenian territory continue into a second day despite the international community’s calls for peace.
Live updates: Azerbaijan launches strikes along Armenian border
Azerbaijan launched an attack along the Armenian border in the provinces of Syunik, Gegharkunik, and Vayots Dzor regions at around midnight on 13 September, accusing Armenia of violating the ceasefire.
Azerbaijan launches attacks along Armenian border
Azerbaijan said the attacks were a response to ‘provocations’ from Armenian ‘saboteurs’.
Independent Azerbaijani journalist and lawyer arrested
Journalist Avaz Zeynalli and lawyer Elchin Sadigov were arrested on respective charges of accepting and facilitating bribery.
Azerbaijani colonel’s sex tapes latest in culture of sexual intimidation
Videos filmed by a senior Azerbaijani official in which he has sex with female colleagues on ministry property have been circulated online.
Ilham Aliyev looks West
The deepening of Azerbaijan’s relationship with the West is another consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lachin residents given 20 days to leave homes ahead of Azerbaijan handover
Residents of Lachin and Aghavno blocked the road to protest their impending displacement.