POWs and issues of border demarcation after spike in Armenia-Azerbaijan violence
Videos show apparent mistreatment of Armenian POWs, as both sides accuse each other of violating the most recent ceasefire.
Reports of fresh fighting as Armenia-Azerbaijan tension spikes
Azerbaijan has reported clashes on the border while Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of a new cross-border incursion.
Azerbaijani Shia theologian ‘recorded secret sex tapes’ of others
Pro-government channels have released footage appearing to show Sardar Babayev, who is on trial for treason, secretly recording other Shia activists.
Imprisoned Azerbaijani Popular Front member goes on hunger strike
Saleh Rustamli was sentenced to seven years in prison in February 2019 on money laundering charges.
UK National Crime Agency seeks £15 million from Azerbaijani MP
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency that the money is connected to a large money-laundering scheme.
Mass amnesty bill goes to Azerbaijani parliament
If passed it would grant amnesty to an estimated 16,000 people.
Stepfather charged with rape after 11-year-old gives birth in Azerbaijan
The baby, who was delivered six weeks prematurely, passed away on Tuesday.
Roundup of Shia figures continues in Azerbaijan
The arrests come amid ongoing tensions between Baku and Tehran.
After one year of inaction, alleged rapist of young Azerbaijani activist arrested
A recent post by Sanay Yaghmur, the alleged victim of the assault, has sparked an outcry about the authorities’ handling of the case.
Activists detained in Azerbaijan outside New Azerbaijan HQ
As they were being detained, the activists shouted ‘long live the republic!’