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Azerbaijani Migrants Stage Protest in Germany Against Human Rights Violations

On July 23, members of the Democratic Choice of Azerbaijan (DAS), a civil initiative formed by Azerbaijani political migrants in Germany, held a peaceful protest in front of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in the city of Nuremberg. The organizers informed Meydan TV that the demonstration aimed to draw international attention to […]

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Amnesty International: In Azerbaijan, Journalism Has Been Sentenced to a Cell

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As Azerbaijan marks the 150th anniversary of its national press, Amnesty International UK has released a powerful new report titled “Azerbaijan: From Newsroom to Cell”. The timing of the publication is no coincidence – it serves as a stark reminder that while the state celebrates media history, dozens of journalists are behind bars simply for

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

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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

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Akif Gurbanov Reports Threats Against Family Amid “Toplum TV Case” Hearings

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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

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Abzas Media’s Imprisoned Female Journalists Demand Return of Ulvi Hasanli to Baku Pretrial Detention Center

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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

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Azerbaijan Marks 150 Years of Press – While Women Journalists Remain Behind Bars

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As Azerbaijan prepares to mark the 150th anniversary of its national press, a disturbing truth overshadows the celebration: dozens of women journalists and oppositional women are currently imprisoned, punished for doing what journalism is meant to do—telling the truth. To shed light on this grim contradiction, the Social Union of Legal Education of Sumgait Youth

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Belgian Parliament Adopts Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan’s Actions in Nagorno-Karabakh

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On July 17, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives passed a resolution in Brussels calling for sanctions against the Azerbaijani government and demanding the release of ethnic Armenian detainees currently held in Baku. The resolution strongly criticizes Azerbaijan’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, stating that they violate the fundamental norms and principles of international law. It also condemns

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Azerbaijani Opposition Member Faces Home Raid, Device Seizure, and Family Reprisal

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On the morning of July 17, prominent human rights defender and member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), Zəfər Əhmədov, was subjected to an early-morning home raid carried out by Azerbaijan’s General Prosecutor’s Office. The operation involved six plainclothes operatives, a lead investigator, and two official witnesses, all acting on the basis of a

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Assassination Attempts Against Mahammad Mirzali in France: French Justice Acknowledges the Hand of Baku

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In a landmark decision, a French court has sentenced one of the accused to ten years in prison for participating in an attempted assassination of exiled Azerbaijani blogger Mahammad Mirzali. The ruling points directly to the involvement of Azerbaijan’s authoritarian regime, marking a significant turning point in France’s response to transnational repression. Reporters Without Borders

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Qurium’s Rapid Response Support: Digital Protection for Human Rights Defenders and Independent Media

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In today’s authoritarian landscapes, repression goes far beyond arrests or censorship. Increasingly, human rights defenders, investigative journalists, and independent media outlets are targeted by digital attacks — including DDoS offensives, website takedowns, surveillance, and spyware. In such cases, professional and immediate digital intervention is critical. Qurium Media Foundation offers a powerful response through its Rapid

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