
Azerbaijan
Another Azerbaijani opposition politician linked to alleged Mehdiyev coup plot
Gultakin Hajibayli was deported from Turkey two weeks ago after being held there for more than two months.

Gultakin Hajibayli was deported from Turkey two weeks ago after being held there for more than two months.

The Azerbaijani State Security Service has released recordings of new figures it claims have conspired with Mehdiyev, alleging foreign interference.

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.