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Podcast | The Bahruz Samadov case

Arzu Geybulla and Sossi Tatikyan talk about Azerbaijani political analyst Bahruz Samadov’s arrest on charges of treason.

Podcast | The Bahruz Samadov case

Arzu Geybulla and Sossi Tatikyan talk about Azerbaijani political analyst Bahruz Samadov’s arrest on charges of treason.

Azerbaijani independent candidates call for investigation into electoral fraud

Numerous election violations were recorded by independent candidates and independent observers.

Azerbaijani independent candidates call for investigation into electoral fraud

Numerous election violations were recorded by independent candidates and independent observers.

ECHR rules there was insufficient evidence Georgian Government kidnapped Mukhtarli

The European court did rule, however, that the Georgian Government failed to carry out an effective investigation into Mukhtarli’s allegations of abduction, ill-treatment, and unlawful transfer to Azerbaijan.

ECHR rules there was insufficient evidence Georgian Government kidnapped Mukhtarli

The European court did rule, however, that the Georgian Government failed to carry out an effective investigation into Mukhtarli’s allegations of abduction, ill-treatment, and unlawful transfer to Azerbaijan.

Tongan activist hits out at Azerbaijan’s environmental record ahead of COP29

This is the second year in a row the UN climate conference will be held in a country actively promoting fossil fuels and with a dubious human rights record. 

Tongan activist hits out at Azerbaijan’s environmental record ahead of COP29

This is the second year in a row the UN climate conference will be held in a country actively promoting fossil fuels and with a dubious human rights record. 

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Azerbaijan calls for ‘restrictions’ on Armenian army and withdrawal of EU Mission

The demand came in response to PM Pashinyan saying that every country has the right to have a  ‘strong and combat ready army’.

Azerbaijan calls for ‘restrictions’ on Armenian army and withdrawal of EU Mission

The demand came in response to PM Pashinyan saying that every country has the right to have a  ‘strong and combat ready army’.

Azerbaijani ruling party wins majority in parliamentary elections amidst reports of violations

Only 37.27% of the population turned out to vote in the elections, which saw no opposition candidates elected. 

Azerbaijani ruling party wins majority in parliamentary elections amidst reports of violations

Only 37.27% of the population turned out to vote in the elections, which saw no opposition candidates elected. 

Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

While few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.

Challenging the system in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election

By Aytan Farhadova

While few doubt the outcome of Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections, some independent candidates are still trying to challenge the system.

Azerbaijani Red Crescent accused of celebrating government’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh

The investigation was based on data obtained about ICRC convoys and from insider interviews.

Azerbaijani Red Crescent accused of celebrating government’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh

The investigation was based on data obtained about ICRC convoys and from insider interviews.

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life.