
Azerbaijan reveals new details in Mehdiyev coup plot
The Azerbaijani State Security Service has released recordings of new figures it claims have conspired with Mehdiyev, alleging foreign interference.

The Azerbaijani State Security Service has released recordings of new figures it claims have conspired with Mehdiyev, alleging foreign interference.

Former First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas Abbasov was dismissed from his position in 2006, after which he moved to Russia.

Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahim were accused of committing actions aimed at the violent seizure of power.

Since the allegations of the coup were first announced, pro-government media have continued to share more purported details.

The downfall of former Presidential Administration Head Ramiz Mehdiyev is the perfect example of authoritarian information control.

Ramiz Mehdiyev, a longtime confidant of former President Heydar Aliyev, was arrested and charged with treason on Tuesday.

Mehdiyev served as head of Azerbaijan’s presidential administration from 1995-2019.