
Daghestan
Daghestani court awards Chernovik journalist $37 for unlawful detention
Magomed Magomedov was arrested in January 2024 during a solo picket in support of fellow journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev.

Magomed Magomedov was arrested in January 2024 during a solo picket in support of fellow journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev.

The new rules also apply to photo video and audio content created using AI, which must also be labeled before publication in the media.

Prior to her latest arrest, Zeinab Zeinalli was fined in November for promoting illegal gambling on social media.

After the incident, medical personnel checked the protesters’ injuries, but none of them were taken to the hospital.

The two were convicted of making calls for mass riots in Azerbaijan.

Last week, three people were arrested for social media posts.

Lawyers warn the legislation’s vague wording is purposeful in order to further restrict freedom of speech in Azerbaijan.