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Confrontation at Baku court as pepper spray used against defendants
Employees of the Penitentiary Service used pepper spray on 11 men convicted of the 2018 Ganja protests while they were behind bars.
Confrontation at Baku court as pepper spray used against defendants
Employees of the Penitentiary Service used pepper spray on 11 men convicted of the 2018 Ganja protests while they were behind bars.
Voice | ‘My destiny depends not on the political regime but the way of thinking’
A gay Azerbaijani’s story of isolation, violence and rape in the military, and continuing death threats from his family despite fleeing to Europe.
Voice | ‘My destiny depends not on the political regime but the way of thinking’
A gay Azerbaijani’s story of isolation, violence and rape in the military, and continuing death threats from his family despite fleeing to Europe.
Opinion | Only Moscow benefits from rising Tbilisi-Baku tensions
A recent flare-up of a long-standing border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan serves neither country’s interests and must be tamped down immediately.
Opinion | Only Moscow benefits from rising Tbilisi-Baku tensions
By Richard KauzlarichA recent flare-up of a long-standing border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan serves neither country’s interests and must be tamped down immediately.
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 PilishviliWhen 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 AbubakirovaNew 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.