Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan ramps up pressure against ‘political prisoners’
One human rights activist has speculated the increased pressure is a sign that some prisoners might be released in the near future.
Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown
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OC Media contributor Samadov faces increased pressure in prison
Samadov's grandmother can only give him a prison package worth about ₼200 ($118) from her pension once a month.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani journalist Ahmad Mammadli sentenced to six years in prison
Police witnesses in the Ahmad Mammadli case testified at court hearings that they did not see him stabbing anyone.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani journalist ends hunger strike after jail retracts meeting restrictions
The jail had previously required all meetings to be held through a glass partition.
Azerbaijan
Detained Meydan TV journalists refuse meetings after jail builds glass partition in visiting room
Imprisoned politicians also said they had been mistreated in prison.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan begins locking up critics under social media ‘immorality’ ban
Lawyers warn the legislation’s vague wording is purposeful in order to further restrict freedom of speech in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
Human rights groups call on Azerbaijan to investigate sexual harassment of jailed journalists
Detained journalists Aysel Umudova and Ulviyya Guliyeva (Ali) had both written letters from prison about the sexual harassment they have faced.
