fbpx

Become an OC Media Member

Support independent journalism in the Caucasus: Join today

Become a member

#Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown

Explainer | One year on in Azerbaijan’s crackdown on independent media

The raid on AbzasMedia’s offices in November 2023 was just the first of a series of raids and detentions on independent media outlets in Azerbaijan.

Explainer | One year on in Azerbaijan’s crackdown on independent media

By Aytan Farhadova

The raid on AbzasMedia’s offices in November 2023 was just the first of a series of raids and detentions on independent media outlets in Azerbaijan.

Detained Azerbaijani journalist transferred to Georgia prison hospital following hunger strike

According to his lawyers, Afgan Sadigov’s health condition is serious.

Detained Azerbaijani journalist transferred to Georgia prison hospital following hunger strike

According to his lawyers, Afgan Sadigov’s health condition is serious.

When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov

Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia. 

When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov

By Yousef Bardouka

Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia. 

Demonstration in Tbilisi against extradition of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov

Georgian authorities originally detained Sadigov on 3 August following an extradition request from Azerbaijan.

Demonstration in Tbilisi against extradition of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov

Georgian authorities originally detained Sadigov on 3 August following an extradition request from Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan presses new charges against three detained in AbzasMedia case

AbzasMedia believes that the remaining three staff members detained will also be charged with the same articles.

Azerbaijan presses new charges against three detained in AbzasMedia case

AbzasMedia believes that the remaining three staff members detained will also be charged with the same articles.

Georgia detains and threatens to extradite Azerbaijani journalist

Journalist Afgan Sadygov moved to Georgia in 2023 for fear of persecution in Azerbaijan.

Georgia detains and threatens to extradite Azerbaijani journalist

Journalist Afgan Sadygov moved to Georgia in 2023 for fear of persecution in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani activists launch campaign to free activist Anar Mammadli ahead of COP29

Anar Mammadli was detained in April on smuggling charges as part of the government’s crackdown on AbzasMedia.

Azerbaijani activists launch campaign to free activist Anar Mammadli ahead of COP29

Anar Mammadli was detained in April on smuggling charges as part of the government’s crackdown on AbzasMedia.

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Azerbaijani activist reportedly detained and tortured after ‘betrayal’ by former journalist

A former journalist has reportedly turned an activist who helped him flee from Azerbaijan in to the authorities.

Azerbaijani economist ‘kidnapped’ and detained in AbzasMedia case

Farid Mehralizade reportedly does not have any ties to the independent media outlet.

Azerbaijani economist ‘kidnapped’ and detained in AbzasMedia case

Farid Mehralizade reportedly does not have any ties to the independent media outlet.

Azerbaijan rejects detained Toplum co-founder’s request for urgent biopsy

Alasgar Mammadli, the detained co-founder of Toplum TV, is suffering from a swelling in his thyroid gland.

Azerbaijan rejects detained Toplum co-founder’s request for urgent biopsy

Alasgar Mammadli, the detained co-founder of Toplum TV, is suffering from a swelling in his thyroid gland.