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Print Media Without Official Registration to Face Heavy Fines in Azerbaijan

On July 14, the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Məclis) adopted amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses, introducing penalties for print media outlets operating without registration in the official state media registry. According to the newly added Article 381.15 of the Code, print media entities that operate without being listed in the Media Registry may face […]

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Exiled Azerbaijani Activist Manaf Jalilzade Meets Swiss MP Fabian Molina to Discuss Political Repression and Transnational Crimes

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Bern, Switzerland — Azerbaijani political activist and exile Manaf Jalilzade has met with Fabian Molina, a member of Switzerland’s National Council (Nationalrat), to discuss the worsening human rights situation in Azerbaijan and the transnational repression orchestrated by the Aliyev regime. The meeting took place amid growing concern over the Azerbaijani government’s extraterritorial targeting of dissidents,

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Investigation: Water Supply in Nardaran Exposes Corruption Linked to Sea Breeze Project

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Despite official claims of transparency, the Nardaran district’s drinking water shortage reveals deep-seated corruption and influence. “In Nardaran, we only get drinkable water at the end of October until March. During spring and summer, we rely on well water,” a local resident told us under condition of anonymity. Sea Breeze Project’s Public Procurement Questioned The

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Court Orders Transfer of “Labor Desk” Member to Gobustan High-Security Prison

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The Nizami District Court in Baku has ruled to transfer Elvin Mustafayev, a member of the “Labor Desk” (İşçi Masası) trade union platform, to Gobustan high-security prison for a period of six months. According to Tural Farzili, a board member of “Labor Desk,” the decision was made based on a request from the administration of

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Azerbaijan Ranks 144th in Global Expression Report 2025

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Azerbaijan has been ranked 144th out of 161 countries in the 2025 Global Expression Report, placing the country in the “In Crisis” category for freedom of expression. The annual index, developed by international experts, evaluates freedom of expression in countries worldwide using 25 indicators. These metrics include freedom of the press, digital rights, civic space,

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Fossil Fuel Grants Programme Opens for Cross-Border Investigative Journalism

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Brussels | July 2025 — Journalismfund Europe has opened applications for its Fossil Fuel Grants Programme, which supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and newsrooms investigating the hidden activities of European fossil fuel companies and their allies. The programme is designed to expose unreported or underreported practices both within and outside Europe. It also welcomes

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Ramin Deko’s Appeal Rejected

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Court upholds extension of journalist’s pretrial detention in “Meydan TV Case” On July 9, the Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the complaint filed by journalist Ramin Deko (Jabrayilzade) against the extension of his pretrial detention. The hearing was presided over by Judge Ali Mammadov. Ramin Deko is among several journalists arrested in connection with the

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Drug-Dependent Detainees in Baku Pretrial Detention Center Reportedly Held Without Medical Treatment

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Reports from anonymous sources suggest that individuals suffering from drug addiction are being transferred directly to the Baku Pretrial Detention Center without receiving any medical treatment at a narcology clinic. According to a letter received by Toplum TV, individuals with long-term addiction are placed in closed confinement within a single day of detention and are

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Court Dismisses Complaint Filed by Families of Political Prisoners Against Influencer Tarix Aliyev

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On July 10, the Narimanov District Court declined to proceed with a complaint filed by families of political prisoners against Azerbaijani influencer Tarix Aliyev (known as “Tolik”). The judicial panel, presided over by Judge Kamal Babayev, refused to accept the case on procedural grounds. According to defense lawyer Zibeyda Sadigova, the court cited that the

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Detention Periods Extended for Civil Society Activists in Azerbaijan

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On July 9, the Binagadi District Court extended the pre-trial detention of several individuals arrested under Azerbaijan’s so-called “NGO Case” for an additional three months. Those affected include: Mammad Alpay and Bashir Suleymanli were originally detained on March 14, the same day that Hafiz Hasanov (Legal and Development NGO) and Khalid Agaliyev (Media Law Institute)

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