Pardoned ‘political prisoner’ re-arrested in Azerbaijan
Bayram Mammadov was re-arrested just 13 days after being released in a presidential amnesty.
Shopkeepers call for compensation after fire devastates Baku mall
A fire engulfed the city’s Diglas Shopping Centre on Tuesday.
Aliyev frees 52 ‘political prisoners’ as part of Novruz amnesty
Almost 400 prisoners in Azerbaijan were pardoned in total, after President Ilham Aliyev issued an amnesty to mark the Novruz holiday.
‘The appearance of change’ — Azerbaijanis question if the government is opening up
After their reaction to public opinion on a number of issues, many in Azerbaijan have questioned if the government is changing course for the better.
Azerbaijan debates creating its own social media network
Politicians from the ruling party have been highly critical of social networks in recent weeks, suggesting proposals to restrict access.
Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally
Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.
Azerbaijan cuts public funding for newspapers
At least 18 newspapers will lose state support, with a number of them dropping their print editions as a result.
Imagining a life without bribery in Azerbaijan
For those visiting public hospitals, sending children to kindergarten, or dealing with traffic police — petty corruption remains a part of daily life.
Left without a defence: Azerbaijan’s purge of human rights lawyers
Changes to the leadership and rules of Azerbaijan’s Bar Association have left many prominent human rights lawyers unable to practice their trade.
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
Some fear that suppressing the genuine opposition will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could be damaging for the state as a whole.