fbpx

Become an OC Media Member

Support independent journalism in the Caucasus: Join today

Become a member

#Human Rights

Krasnodar Krai opens investigation into abduction of Chechen government critic

A video circulated online in September showing a Chechen government critic sodomising himself with a bottle and apologising to the authorities.

Krasnodar Krai opens investigation into abduction of Chechen government critic

A video circulated online in September showing a Chechen government critic sodomising himself with a bottle and apologising to the authorities.

Azerbaijani Security Services ‘threatened to kill’ activist and family

Latif Mammadov, 24, told OC Media he was interrogated for two hours about anti-war posts he made online.

Azerbaijani Security Services ‘threatened to kill’ activist and family

Latif Mammadov, 24, told OC Media he was interrogated for two hours about anti-war posts he made online.

Prominent Talysh activist dies in prison in Azerbaijan

Fakhraddin Abbasov has died in prison where he was serving 16 years for treason.

Prominent Talysh activist dies in prison in Azerbaijan

Fakhraddin Abbasov has died in prison where he was serving 16 years for treason.

Azerbaijani peace activists called for questioning

The two activists were among the signatories of a statement calling for peace.

Azerbaijani peace activists called for questioning

The two activists were among the signatories of a statement calling for peace.

Chechnya: No criminal charges in homophobic exorcism case 

According to Aminat Lorsanova, her father forcibly injected her with tranquilisers, while his friend tried to ‘drive the djinn out of her’ by beating her.

Chechnya: No criminal charges in homophobic exorcism case 

According to Aminat Lorsanova, her father forcibly injected her with tranquilisers, while his friend tried to ‘drive the djinn out of her’ by beating her.

Azerbaijani court transfers opposition leader Tofig Yagublu to house arrest

The sudden reversal came as doctors warned his health was deteriorating due to his hunger strike.

Azerbaijani court transfers opposition leader Tofig Yagublu to house arrest

The sudden reversal came as doctors warned his health was deteriorating due to his hunger strike.

Hunger striking Azerbaijani opposition leader ‘to stop drinking water’

Doctors have warned that Musavat Party member Tofig Yagublu could soon fall into a coma.

Hunger striking Azerbaijani opposition leader ‘to stop drinking water’

Doctors have warned that Musavat Party member Tofig Yagublu could soon fall into a coma.

Azerbaijanis from Baku to Berlin are demanding freedom for Tofig Yagublu 

The arrest, conviction, and subsequent hunger strike of Tofig Yagublu has resonated with many Azerbaijanis both inside Azerbaijan and abroad.

Azerbaijanis from Baku to Berlin are demanding freedom for Tofig Yagublu 

By Sabina Abubakirova

The arrest, conviction, and subsequent hunger strike of Tofig Yagublu has resonated with many Azerbaijanis both inside Azerbaijan and abroad.

Imprisoned opposition leader Tofig Yagublu hospitalised over hunger strike

Yagublu was moved briefly to intensive care on Saturday after doctors warned his condition was critical.

Imprisoned opposition leader Tofig Yagublu hospitalised over hunger strike

Yagublu was moved briefly to intensive care on Saturday after doctors warned his condition was critical.

Azerbaijan seeks arrest of critics abroad

Azerbaijan has applied for Interpol red notices against seven people known for their criticism of the government.

Azerbaijan seeks arrest of critics abroad

Azerbaijan has applied for Interpol red notices against seven people known for their criticism of the government.

The website is undergoing scheduled maintenance
This is default text for notification bar