Ismi Aghayev
Ismi has worked as a journalist for over 5 years and is passionate about multimedia journalism. He is interested in peacebuilding and human rights. Ismi speaks five languages and has a particular love for his academic knowledge of Arabic. He thinks volleyball makes him hyper and social, and since these are two of his favourite conditions, he considers volleyball his favourite sport.
What an opposition win in Turkey could mean for the Caucasus
A change in Turkey’s political trajectory could have aftershocks across the South Caucasus.
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange fire ahead of key talks in Brussels
Five people were reportedly injured and one killed as the two countries’ leaders prepare to meet in Brussels.
Only two political activists amongst 800 pardoned in Azerbaijan
A record number of individuals were pardoned on the 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev’s birth.
Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal ‘within reach’, Blinken says
The US Secretary of State said that progress has been made ‘despite differences on key issues’ between Yerevan and Baku.
Azerbaijani child dies from injuries sustained in sambo training in school
A seven-year-old boy has died in Azerbaijan after sustaining grievous injuries at the hands of his sambo coach.
PACE rapporteur seeks to visit Lachin corridor
The move followed the installation of a checkpoint by Azerbaijan on the Lachin corridor.
Azerbaijan closes Lachin Corridor to install checkpoint
The Russian peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh did little to prevent the move.
Azerbaijani soldier who crossed into Armenia charged with murder
Huseyn Akhundov is alleged to have shot a 56-year-old security guard the day before his detention in Syunik province.
Azerbaijani flag burnt at championship opening ceremony in Yerevan
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have launched criminal investigations into the incident.
Second Azerbaijani soldier captured in Armenia
Footage of the soldier being beaten in Armenia has drawn condemnation from both Azerbaijan and Armenia.