Azerbaijan
Is Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools?
Reports of girls being expelled or banned from school for wearing hijab have led to speculation on the further repression of religious expression.
Human Rights
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Afgan Sadigov
Georgia deports journalist Afgan Sadigov to Azerbaijan following late night arrest
The court ordered Sadigov’s deportation in a late night hearing following his surprise arrest several hours earlier for ‘insulting police’ online.
Azerbaijan
Imprisoned Azerbaijani theologian left covered in sores
Theologian Mansur Velishov’s family stated that he has spent the last four months in this condition without receiving a medical examination.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan ramps up pressure against ‘political prisoners’
One human rights activist has speculated the increased pressure is a sign that some prisoners might be released in the near future.
Azerbaijan
OC Media contributor Samadov faces increased pressure in prison
Samadov's grandmother can only give him a prison package worth about ₼200 ($118) from her pension once a month.
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.
Azerbaijan
Shiite Muslims arrested in Azerbaijan as authorities reportedly crack down on hijabs in schools
Samir Babayev, a member of the Muslim Unity Movement, told his family that he was tortured by police after being arrested on drug charges.
