
Azerbaijani teenager commits suicide in shelter for human trafficking victims
Elshad Jafarov, Nurjan Jafarova's father, ‘officially abandoned’ her two days ago.

Elshad Jafarov, Nurjan Jafarova's father, ‘officially abandoned’ her two days ago.

Saleh Rustamli, a Russian citizen, was temporarily residing in Azerbaijan via a valid residence permit.

The two brothers, 17 and 19, were shot dead in August 2016 near their home village of Goor-Khindakh; the investigation has stalled ever since.

The Swiss Federal Ministry of Justice recently rejected an Azerbaijani request to extradite blogger Manaf Jalilzada.

In recent years, Georgia has emerged as a major global fertility hub — yet there is no proper regulatory framework, leaving surrogates at risk.

Kamal Isayev had travelled to Turkey via Georgia by train, but was stopped at Istanbul airport on his way home.

Despite the risks, a new generation of activists are continuing to raise their voices, from advocating for peace to protecting women’s rights.