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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. 

Podcast | The Bahruz Samadov case

Arzu Geybulla and Sossi Tatikyan talk about Azerbaijani political analyst Bahruz Samadov’s arrest on charges of treason.

Podcast | The Bahruz Samadov case

Arzu Geybulla and Sossi Tatikyan talk about Azerbaijani political analyst Bahruz Samadov’s arrest on charges of treason.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan to release Bahruz Samadov and other government critics

The OC Media contributor and political analyst has been charged with treason over his contact with Armenian researchers and peace activists.

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijani researcher Bahruz Samadov’s appeal for pre-trial release rejected 

Samadov is facing charges of ‘high treason’, which carry a prison sentence of 12 to 20 years or life. 

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.

Azerbaijan reportedly detains second OC Media contributor as new crackdown intensifies

Samad Shikhi was reportedly detained at Baku airport as he was attempting to leave the country.

Bahruz Samadov charged with treason

Samadov was remanded to four months of pre-trial detention, and faces 12 years to life in prison if found guilty.

Bahruz Samadov charged with treason

Samadov was remanded to four months of pre-trial detention, and faces 12 years to life in prison if found guilty.

OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

Bahruz Samadov has frequently criticised the Azerbaijani government in his public statements and research. 

OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

Bahruz Samadov has frequently criticised the Azerbaijani government in his public statements and research.