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Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician

Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.

Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician

Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.

Journalist detained in Baku on National Press Day 

A gathering of around 10 journalists near the Press Council protesting the arrest of Azerbaijani journalists was forcibly dispersed by police. 

Journalist detained in Baku on National Press Day 

A gathering of around 10 journalists near the Press Council protesting the arrest of Azerbaijani journalists was forcibly dispersed by police. 

Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?

When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.

Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?

By Catherine Pilishvili

When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

Protest in Baku against ‘Iran–Armenia military production’

About 40 people gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy to protest ‘military cooperation’ between the two countries and the arrest of an Azerbaijani Iranian activist. 

Azerbaijan–Georgia row reignites over Davit Gareja monastery complex

Azerbaijan closed access to the Udabno Monastery following an altercation between Georgian activists and Azerbaijani border guards.

Azerbaijan–Georgia row reignites over Davit Gareja monastery complex

Azerbaijan closed access to the Udabno Monastery following an altercation between Georgian activists and Azerbaijani border guards.

Half-measures: Azerbaijani judicial reform brings ‘no independence’ from government

New legislative changes will hardly improve the judicial system in Azerbaijan while it is dependent on executive power, lawyers say.

Half-measures: Azerbaijani judicial reform brings ‘no independence’ from government

By Sabina Abubakirova

New legislative changes will hardly improve the judicial system in Azerbaijan while it is dependent on executive power, lawyers say.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.

Cancer patient arrested during Ganja protests dies in custody

Despite several appeals by the relatives of cancer patient Aydin Gurbanov, authorities refused to release him.

Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society

As the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.

Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society

By Kamran Mahmudov

As the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.

Azerbaijan increases minimum wage

The minimum monthly wage will increase from ₼180 ($110) to ₼250 ($150) as of 1 September.

Azerbaijan increases minimum wage

The minimum monthly wage will increase from ₼180 ($110) to ₼250 ($150) as of 1 September.

Activist arrested in Georgia on Azerbaijan’s request

Avtandil Mammadov’s lawyer says his client is being persecuted for his criticism of the Azerbaijani government.

Activist arrested in Georgia on Azerbaijan’s request

Avtandil Mammadov’s lawyer says his client is being persecuted for his criticism of the Azerbaijani government.