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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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
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued a statement expressing serious concern over reports of human rights violations and alleged torture against Ulvi Hasanli, the jailed director of AbzasMedia, who is currently on hunger strike in the Umbaki prison. According to the CPJ, the reports of mistreatment and legal violations against Hasanli raise serious
The Social Union of Legal Education of Sumgait Youth is actively implementing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening civil society across the regions of Azerbaijan, under a small grant provided by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). 🔹 A new newspaper to amplify civic voicesPreparations are currently underway for the launch of a weekly
On 20 June 2025, the Baku Court of Serious Crimes handed down harsh prison sentences ranging from seven and a half to nine years to seven media workers affiliated with Abzas Media and Radio Free Europe. The charges — including “currency smuggling,” “money laundering,” “tax evasion,” and document forgery — have been widely denounced by
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On 20 June 2025, the Baku Serious Crimes Court handed down prison sentences ranging from seven to nine years to seven journalists in the so-called “Abzas Media case.” The ruling is widely condemned by media watchdogs, including Reporters Without Borders (RSF), as a blatant attack on independent journalism in Azerbaijan. Among those sentenced are Sevinj
The Social Union of Legal Education of Sumgait Youth has prepared a report reflecting the state of human rights in Azerbaijan in 2024. The report covers the general human rights situation in the country, including freedom of expression, torture, corruption, women’s rights, the judicial system, the early presidential and parliamentary elections, the right to free
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