Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli
Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.
Prominent Azerbaijani opposition figure to escalate hunger strike amid grave health concerns
Doctors have reportedly said that Saleh Rustamli may suffer ‘irreversible’ organ damage.
Student boycotts school in Baku over alleged homophobic abuse
The 17-year-old is boycotting his Baku school, because of alleged years-long homophobic abuse from classmates and the school administration.
Azerbaijani court acquits NIDA activists
The four were arrested in the spring of 2013 after organising protests against non-combat deaths in the military.
POWs and issues of border demarcation after spike in Armenia-Azerbaijan violence
Videos show apparent mistreatment of Armenian POWs, as both sides accuse each other of violating the most recent ceasefire.
Reports of fresh fighting as Armenia-Azerbaijan tension spikes
Azerbaijan has reported clashes on the border while Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of a new cross-border incursion.
Azerbaijani Shia theologian ‘recorded secret sex tapes’ of others
Pro-government channels have released footage appearing to show Sardar Babayev, who is on trial for treason, secretly recording other Shia activists.
Imprisoned Azerbaijani Popular Front member goes on hunger strike
Saleh Rustamli was sentenced to seven years in prison in February 2019 on money laundering charges.
UK National Crime Agency seeks £15 million from Azerbaijani MP
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency that the money is connected to a large money-laundering scheme.
Mass amnesty bill goes to Azerbaijani parliament
If passed it would grant amnesty to an estimated 16,000 people.