Azeri Times
Family unable to contact detained activist for 8 days
Elvin Mustafayev, currently on a hunger strike, has reportedly faced pressure during his detention and has been moved…
Friday Wrap-up: Tofig Yagublu’s prison term confirmed, Igbal Abilov receives 18-year prison sentence, and new arrests hit Azerbaijan Popular Front Party
This week, the Baku Court of Appeal confirmed the 9-year prison sentence for opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, ethnic…
Prosecutor requests prison sentences for journalists detained in “AbzasMedia Case”
The state prosecutor has requested 11 to 12 years of imprisonment for the journalists. On May 20, during…
“Among the pardoned, there is not even one political prisoner”
Chairman of the Coordination Center of Families of Political Prisoners: “We didn’t expect any different outcome.” On May…
Friday Wrap-up: Aliyev and Pashinyan meet in Albania, UK sanctions on Azerbaijani oil tanker, and Fazil Gasimov’s hunger strike
This week saw Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meet in Albania, the UK…
Tofig Yagublu’s daughter demands his transfer to a civilian hospital
“The Penitentiary Service’s medical facility is inadequate for his current health condition,” says Nigar Hazi. Opposition politician Tofig…
UNICEF to cease operations in Azerbaijan
Operations will be suspended over a transitional period. UNICEF’s office in Azerbaijan is set to cease operations. The…
Ulviyya Ali placed under pre-trial detention
The journalist Ulviyya Ali, who was detained on the night of May 7, has been given a detention…
Civil activist Ahmad Mammadli detained
Civil activist Ahmad Mammadli was detained on the evening of May 6. According to his friend, fellow civil…
Journalist Ulviyya Ali detained in the “Meydan TV Case”
Journalist Ulviyya Ali (Guliyeva) was detained during the night of May 7. Her friends and colleagues shared the…
Transparency International Suspends Activities in Azerbaijan Amid Rising Government Restrictions
In a major setback for anti-corruption efforts in Azerbaijan, Transparency International (TI) has announced the suspension of its…
Azerbaijani President Aliyev Discusses Global Stability at Baku Forum
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed the 12th Global Baku Forum on March 13, 2025, sharing his perspectives on…
Armenian Prime Minister Briefs Putin on Peace Deal Progress
In a recent development following the finalization of the draft peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime…
Tofig Yagublu sentenced to 9 years of imprisonment
Elnur Mammadov, who faced charges with him, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison.The final hearing of…
BP Plans New Oil Exploration in the Caspian Sea
BP announces plans to explore new oil fields in Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea, aiming to boost the country's energy…