
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.
Abzas Media was one of the last independent Azerbaijan news sites operating in the country.
Nijat Amiraslanov was accused of minor hooliganism and administratively detained for 15 days.
Three of those accused in the Abzas Media case could face up to 12 years, including director Ulvi Hasanli.
Ulviyya Guliyeva (Ali) was detained on 6 May after covering the trial of imprisoned politician Tofig Yagublu.
Both journalists were reportedly brutally beaten during their detention.
In the end of February, the ECHR banned Sadigov’s extradition ahead of a final ruling in the case, which could take years.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also shared his hopes that both sides would develop relations, including in the economic sector.