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Polad Aslanov: “Prisoners Forced to Pay for Building a Bathhouse in Prison”

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On June 14, representatives of the Azerbaijani Ombudsman’s Office visited the 15th Penitentiary Institution and met with Polad Aslanov, imprisoned editor-in-chief of xeberman.com. According to his wife, Gulmira Aslanova, the meeting only occurred after she publicized on social media that Ombudsman officials, who had been at the prison for three hours, had initially refused to […]

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“My Complaint Is Being Handled in Violation of Standards for Investigating Violence” – Journalist Ulviyya Ali Speaks Out from Detention

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Ulviyya Ali, a journalist detained as part of the “Meydan TV case”, has sent a letter from Baku Detention Center describing serious irregularities in how her complaint of police violence is being handled. Ali reports that on May 7, she was subjected to violence and threats of rape by three officers of the Baku City

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Head of AXCP’s Dashkasan Branch Sentenced to 30 Days in Administrative Detention

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The head of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) Dashkasan district branch, Ruzi Baghirov, was sentenced to 30 days of administrative detention on June 13. The charges are based on alleged resistance to police under the Administrative Offences Code. The news was announced by AXCP leader Ali Karimli via Facebook. Karimli drew attention to what

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Three Musavat Party Activists Sentenced to Prison for “Group Hooliganism”

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Three members of the opposition Musavat Party have been sentenced to prison in what the party describes as a politically motivated ruling. According to a statement released on Musavat’s official Facebook page, the Baku court sentenced: The charges stem from an incident following a New Year’s event organized by the Musavat Party’s Bilasuvar district branch

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Defense Lawyers Speak Out in “AbzasMedia Case” as Journalists Await Final Verdict

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On June 10, the Baku Serious Crimes Court held another hearing in the ongoing “AbzasMedia case,” where defense lawyers for the imprisoned journalists and media workers delivered their final statements. Investigative journalist Hafiz Babali also delivered his closing remarks. Presided over by Judge Rasim Sadikhov, the hearing saw lawyers unanimously dismiss all charges as politically

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Updated List of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan Reaches 375

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The “Freedom for Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan” Alliance has released an updated list of political prisoners in the country, now totaling 375 individuals. This reflects an increase of 21 new names compared to the previous list published on February 12, 2025, which included 357 prisoners. The new entries include: The list was compiled by Leyla

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Imran Aliyev Accused of Collaboration in “AbzasMedia Case”; Defendants Reject Charges

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A new hearing has taken place in the criminal case against Imran Aliyev, editor of Meclis.info, and civil society activists Elgiz Gahraman and Tamella Musayeva. All three defendants denied the charges at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, where Judge Roman Alekperli presided and prosecutor Jovdat Mehraliyev read the indictment. According to the prosecution, the Meclis.info

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Trial Begins for Imprisoned Human Rights Defender Rufat Safarov

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The criminal trial of Rufat Safarov, executive director of the Azerbaijani human rights organization Defense Line, is set to begin at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, where his case has been officially referred. Safarov was arrested on December 3, 2024, and is facing charges under the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan: According to the prosecution, Safarov

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Another Azerbaijani Opposition Member Faces Criminal Charges After Release from Administrative Detention

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Rahil Guliyev, a member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AXCP) from Qaradağ District, has reportedly been charged in a new criminal case shortly after completing a 30-day administrative detention. The news was shared on Facebook by his brother Elnur Guliyev, who also serves as a volunteer bodyguard to party leader Ali Karimli. According to

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Imprisoned Union Leader Afiaddin Mammadov Reportedly Threatened in Prison

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Afiaddin Mammadov, the imprisoned chairman of the “Workers’ Table” Trade Union Confederation, is reportedly facing threats and pressure from prison officials after exposing unsanitary conditions in the facility where he is held. According to a June 6 statement by the Confederation, Mammadov was threatened with transfer to a higher-security prison by the administration of Prison

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