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#Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown

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.

Georgia falls 26 places on World Press Freedom Index to 103rd in world

Georgia has fallen 26 places on the RSF’ Press Freedom Index, Azerbaijan fell 13 places, while Armenia gained six places on the index.

Georgia falls 26 places on World Press Freedom Index to 103rd in world

Georgia has fallen 26 places on the RSF’ Press Freedom Index, Azerbaijan fell 13 places, while Armenia gained six places on the index.

Azerbaijan detains pro-democracy activist Anar Mammadli in AbzasMedia case

Mammadli was reportedly arrested as part of the investigation into AbzasMedia’s alleged smuggling case.

Azerbaijan detains pro-democracy activist Anar Mammadli in AbzasMedia case

Mammadli was reportedly arrested as part of the investigation into AbzasMedia’s alleged smuggling case.

Detained Azerbaijani journalist allegedly beaten by police

Imran Aliyev was arrested on Thursday and remanded to two months of pre-trial detention.

Detained Azerbaijani journalist allegedly beaten by police

Imran Aliyev was arrested on Thursday and remanded to two months of pre-trial detention.