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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.

Deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan near Lachin Corridor

At least seven died and 10 others were injured as both sides traded mutual accusations.

‘Lost’ Azerbaijani soldier detained in Armenia

At least two Azerbaijani soldiers appear to have travelled at least 14 kilometres within Armenia.

Azerbaijan expels Iranian diplomats

Four employees of the embassy were declared persona non grata as tensions between the two countries remain high.

Azerbaijan conducts mass arrests over ‘Iran-backed coup attempt’

The authorities claimed an Iran-backed group was planning to seize power through armed riots in order to establish a state governed by Sharia law.

Top Baku psychiatrist dismissed after declaring teenager ‘not mentally ill’

The teenager had posted a video describing poor conditions in a Baku orphanage.

Azerbaijan and Iran trade denunciations as tensions mount

Baku and Tehran have exchanged heated accusations after Azerbaijan opened an embassy in Israel.

Azerbaijani MP survives shooting

Fazil Mustafa was shot several times outside his home near Baku by an unknown man.

Azerbaijan ‘breaches line of contact’ seizing positions in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said they were taking ‘urgent measures’ to prevent the alleged construction of a road bypassing the Lachin corridor.

‘Irrationality is subjective’: fears rise of conflict between Iran and Azerbaijan

As the two countries exchange increasingly aggressive rhetoric and actions, some worry that a serious conflict might break out.

Fears grow of new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan 

Growing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and in Nagorno-Karabakh have led to fears that a new escalation, or full-scale war, may be inevitable.