Opinion – They reported the truth about corruption in Azerbaijan. Now they’re in prison.
In Azerbaijan, a country run by an authoritarian regime, it has taken gumption and daring for the independent journalists of…
Even More Journalists Arrested in Azerbaijan
A new wave of repression in Azerbaijan is targeting foreign-funded independent media as well as journalists who criticize the government…
Azerbaijan – Events of 2023
Long-term human rights concerns persisted in Azerbaijan in 2023. The government severely restricted freedoms of expression, assembly, and association. Despite…
Azerbaijani journalist Aziz Orujov detained for 3 months, office and home searched
Stockholm, November 29, 2023—Azerbaijani authorities should release Aziz Orujov, director of the popular television channel Kanal 13, from detention on…
APPEAL from DAS
To the Heads of State of Democratic Countries and High-ranking Representatives of International Organizations,” APPEAL by the Choose a Democratic…
Azerbaijan: Release Gubad Ibadoghlu, renowned academic and activist
Brussels, 8 August 2023 – The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and other rights groups are deeply concerned about the arrest,…
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader Arrested
Azerbaijani authorities have arrested a prominent opposition leader and scholar, Gubad Ibadoghlu, on spurious criminal charges, Human Rights Watch said today.…
DAS demands the release of Emin Malikov and other political prisoners
On June 16 members of the Choose a Democratic Azerbaijan (DAS) organization staged a protest in Berlin, Germany, entitled “Let’s show…
Number of political prisoners has doubled in Azerbaijan – human rights activists
Turan: The Union “For Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan” (UFPPA) has published an updated list of political prisoners, which…
Azerbaijan Events of 2022
Azerbaijan’s human rights record did not improve in 2022. In May, authorities released more than 20 individuals imprisoned on politically…