Friday Wrap-Up: Tensions Escalate Between Azerbaijan and Russia Following FSB Raids
Diplomatic fallout intensifies as raids, detentions, and autopsy disputes deepen Azerbaijan-Russia crisis On June 27, 2025, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) carried out an operation in Yekaterinburg targeting Azerbaijanis,…
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Abzas Media employees sentenced
Today, on June 20, the Baku Grave Crimes Court sentenced the defendants in the “Abzas Media case” trial. According to the verdict, “Abzas Media” director Ulvi Hasanli, editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifqizi,…
Protest in Kurdamir: Village residents block the Baku-Gazakh highway
The protest started following an incident in which a Sighirli village resident was physically attacked by a member of the local council. Videos shared on social media show a mass…
Number of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan is updated: 375 people
21 new names added to the list of political prisoners The Union for the Freedom for Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan has published a new list of political prisoners in the…
Friday Wrap-up: Fazil Qasimov’s hunger strike continues, Elvin Mustafayev faces solitary confinement, and Azerbaijani courts issue arrest warrants for exiled critics
This week, economist Fazil Qasimov remains on a prolonged hunger strike protesting his imprisonment, political activist Elvin Mustafayev faces ongoing solitary confinement as his case awaits court review, and Azerbaijani…
Elvin Mustafayev is not allowed to meet with his lawyer
Elvin Mustafayev, a member of the “Workers’ Table” Trade Union Confederation, who is currently being held in a punishment cell at Correctional Facility No. 6, has been denied permission to…
Court hearing held in the “Toplum TV Case”
The latest court session regarding the “Toplum TV case” was held at the Baku Grave Crimes Court. The hearing was presided over by Judge Azar Taghiyev. During the session, parts…
Official Report: Elgun Ibrahimov died from a fall, no evidence of violence
“Elgun Ibrahimov was not injured by any external person or persons, and no acts of violence were carried out against him.” The Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs,…
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 to another location. Elvin Mustafayev’s family, whose son is an imprisoned member…
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 researcher Igbal Abilov was sentenced to 18 years on treason charges, and…
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 the court hearing on the “AbzasMedia case”, the state prosecutor requested prison…