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OC Media contributor detained as police disperse Tofig Yagublu solidarity protest in Baku

Bahruz Samadov is among several protesters to be arrested at a demonstration in support of the hunger-striking opposition leader.

OC Media contributor detained as police disperse Tofig Yagublu solidarity protest in Baku

Bahruz Samadov is among several protesters to be arrested at a demonstration in support of the hunger-striking opposition leader.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani opposition leader on ‘hunger strike until death’

The prosecution of Tofig Yagublu, especially coming as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic, has been widely condemned by rights groups.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani opposition leader on ‘hunger strike until death’

The prosecution of Tofig Yagublu, especially coming as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic, has been widely condemned by rights groups.

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. 

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. 

Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence

Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.

Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence

Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.

Azerbaijan re-arrests opposition activists detained for ‘quarantine violation’ 

Three members of the Popular Front Party were re-arrested on new charges shortly after their administrative detentions came to an end. 

Azerbaijan re-arrests opposition activists detained for ‘quarantine violation’ 

Three members of the Popular Front Party were re-arrested on new charges shortly after their administrative detentions came to an end. 

News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan

An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.

News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan

An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.

Man disappears in Grozny after returning to be with family during pandemic

According to his mother, Eduard Khadzhiyev was taken away by men in military fatigues over a month ago.

Man disappears in Grozny after returning to be with family during pandemic

According to his mother, Eduard Khadzhiyev was taken away by men in military fatigues over a month ago.

ECHR rules in favour of journalist Khadija Ismayilova over sex-tape articles

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Azerbaijani Government to pay Ismayilova €6,000 in costs and compensation.

ECHR rules in favour of journalist Khadija Ismayilova over sex-tape articles

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Azerbaijani Government to pay Ismayilova €6,000 in costs and compensation.