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Armenian soldier captured in Azerbaijan may face life in prison

A video has been released by Azerbaijani authorities in which the captured Armenian soldier appears to admit to the charges made against him. 

Armenian soldier captured in Azerbaijan may face life in prison

A video has been released by Azerbaijani authorities in which the captured Armenian soldier appears to admit to the charges made against him. 

Azerbaijani officials embroiled in coronavirus wedding scandal

Several Azerbaijani officials and their families have been accused of holding weddings despite the quarantine regime prohibiting them.

Azerbaijani officials embroiled in coronavirus wedding scandal

Several Azerbaijani officials and their families have been accused of holding weddings despite the quarantine regime prohibiting them.

Azerbaijan ‘captures Armenian saboteur’

Azerbaijan has claimed the soldier was a saboteur while Armenia has said he had become lost due to the weather. 

Azerbaijan ‘captures Armenian saboteur’

Azerbaijan has claimed the soldier was a saboteur while Armenia has said he had become lost due to the weather. 

Azerbaijani detainee sent to quarantine despite court ordering his release

His lawyer has said the actions of the authorities are illegal.

Azerbaijani detainee sent to quarantine despite court ordering his release

His lawyer has said the actions of the authorities are illegal.

Two men detained following Azerbaijan protest go on hunger strike

The two were arrested following a pro-war rally in July and are protesting against their unjust arrest. 

Two men detained following Azerbaijan protest go on hunger strike

The two were arrested following a pro-war rally in July and are protesting against their unjust arrest. 

Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown

Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.

Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown

Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.

Photos of alleged torture by police published in Azerbaijan 

Journalists claimed the photos were taken in a police station in Baku. 

Photos of alleged torture by police published in Azerbaijan 

Journalists claimed the photos were taken in a police station in Baku. 

The July escalation: Azerbaijani civilians in the line of fire

As soldiers on the frontline exchanged fire, artillery shells fell on the villages of Azerbaijan’s Tovuz District. 

The July escalation: Azerbaijani civilians in the line of fire

By Seymur Kazimov

As soldiers on the frontline exchanged fire, artillery shells fell on the villages of Azerbaijan’s Tovuz District. 

The July escalation: Armenian civilians in the line of fire

As soldiers on the frontline exchanged fire, artillery shells fell on the villages of Armenia’s Tavush Province.

The July escalation: Armenian civilians in the line of fire

By Armine Avetisyan

As soldiers on the frontline exchanged fire, artillery shells fell on the villages of Armenia’s Tavush Province.

Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan

Anti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan

By Gulnur Kazimova

Anti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.