Political prisoners

Every year on July 22, Azerbaijan officially celebrates National Press Day. Lavish receptions are held in luxury hotels and upscale restaurants, while government-friendly journalists look for their names in the President’s list of honorary titles. This tradition continued in 2025, despite the fact that nearly 30 journalists remain imprisoned in the country. Meanwhile, the true

On July 21, another hearing in the ongoing “Toplum TV Case” was held under the supervision of Judge Azer Taghiyev. During today’s session, the defense lawyers for Toplum TV co-founder Alasgar Mammadli and journalist Farid Ismayilov petitioned for their release under house arrest, citing serious health concerns. The defense argued that the request was necessary

Imprisoned female journalists of Abzas Media are demanding that their colleague Ulvi Hasanli be transferred back to the Baku Pretrial Detention Center (BIT), stating that promises made about his return have not been fulfilled and that prison authorities are now suggesting alternative “solutions.” According to Hasanli’s colleagues and family members, the head of the Baku

Milena Králíčková, the Rector of Charles University, has issued a public letter regarding the sentencing of the university’s PhD student, Bahruz Samadov, who is currently imprisoned in Baku, Azerbaijan. Published on the university’s official website, the letter expresses “deep concern” over the case of Samadov, who was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison on