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Press Freedom in the Shadow of Oil: Azerbaijan’s Media Repression Amid Energy Deals

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 legacy of press freedom in…

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