Freedom of the Press
Imprisoned journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli shortlisted for Václav Havel Prize
The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.
Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown
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Azerbaijan
The health of Abzas Media’s imprisoned staff deteriorates as hunger strike enters second week
Three imprisoned Abzas Media staff members have gone on hunger strike after their director, Ulvi Hasanli, began his.
Azerbaijan
Abzas Media journalists go on a hunger strike on Azerbaijan’s Media Day
That same day, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev honored 200 representatives of pro-government media.
Azerbaijan
The director of Abzas Media goes on a hunger strike in prison
Ulvi Hasanli has announced a hunger strike demanding his transfer to a different facility.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan introduces new restrictions on media
According to the new media law, media outlets that fail to register on the portal will be fined $2,900.
Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown
EU says imprisonment of Azerbaijan’s Abzas Media team a ‘worrying development’
Amnesty International accused the EU of putting gas contracts above human rights.
Freedom of the Press
Azerbaijan hands down lengthy sentences to Abzas Media team
Abzas Media was one of the last independent Azerbaijan news sites operating in the country.
