
Azerbaijan
Arrests of Azerbaijani opposition Popular Front Party members continue
Orkhan Bakhishli had been arrested three times before on various charges.

Orkhan Bakhishli had been arrested three times before on various charges.

The two opposition members were reportedly arrested for comments made on social media.

Murad Sultanli was reportedly arrested and sentenced to 30 days of administrative detention.

Azerbaijan regularly issues amnesties to commemorate public holidays.

Novruz Taghiyev has been in detention since May 2025.

Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahim were accused of committing actions aimed at the violent seizure of power.

Faig Nagiyev, the local district leader of the opposition Popular Front Party, has been missing since Wednesday.