#Human Rights
Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician
Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.
Protest in Baku in support of hunger-striking opposition politician
Around 20 people marched through Baku’s Winter Park demanding the release of Azad Hasanov and other political prisoners.
Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?
When it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.
Opinion | What’s the point of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day?
By Catherine PilishviliWhen it comes to press freedoms, there’s not much to celebrate, argues Catherine Pilishvili from Human Rights Watch.
Protest against new construction in Dighomi Forest Park
Demonstrators camped out overnight to protest the construction of a large recreational complex within the park.
Protest against new construction in Dighomi Forest Park
Demonstrators camped out overnight to protest the construction of a large recreational complex within the park.
Father of slain teenage shepherds resumes protest in Daghestan
Murtazali Gasanguseynov says the investigation into the shooting of his sons by police has been ineffective.
Father of slain teenage shepherds resumes protest in Daghestan
Murtazali Gasanguseynov says the investigation into the shooting of his sons by police has been ineffective.
Chechen rights activist Titiyev granted parole
Titiyev could be released in ten days after serving one-third of his four-year sentence.
Chechen rights activist Titiyev granted parole
Titiyev could be released in ten days after serving one-third of his four-year sentence.
‘I lived in hell’: life in a psychiatric hospital in Armenia
A report by the Human Rights Defender of Armenia suggested patients were often met with poor conditions and human rights violations.
‘I lived in hell’: life in a psychiatric hospital in Armenia
By Armine AvetisyanA report by the Human Rights Defender of Armenia suggested patients were often met with poor conditions and human rights violations.
Georgia’s early marriages: destinies blackened in white dresses
Despite tightening laws against early marriages in Georgia, among the country’s ethnic Azerbaijani population, they remain common.
Georgia’s early marriages: destinies blackened in white dresses
By Gulnur KazimovaDespite tightening laws against early marriages in Georgia, among the country’s ethnic Azerbaijani population, they remain common.
Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’
The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.
Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’
The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.
Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance
Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.
Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance
Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.
Key witness testifies that Safarov was killed because he was Jewish
A former friend of the two defendants said they went together to bars to insult foreigners and make Nazi salutes.
Key witness testifies that Safarov was killed because he was Jewish
A former friend of the two defendants said they went together to bars to insult foreigners and make Nazi salutes.