Tag Azerbaijan
28 Oct

“If I were in Azerbaijan right now, I would probably be in prison” Exiled journalist Parvana Gurbanli about how the regime is punishing independent journalism

Azerbaijan has long been considered an authoritarian regime. For many years, the press has been restricted. But the 2022 “On Media” Law finally bans independent journalism.

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29 Jul

Statement on the ongoing mistreatment of Abzas Media journalists in Azerbaijan

ECPMF joins press freedom organisations in demanding humane treatment for imprisoned Abzas Media journalists in Azerbaijan amid reports of abuse and denial of medical care.

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11 Nov

“If we, as journalists, are the ones able to deliver the truth, we are honoured to do so.” Azerbaijani journalist Islam Shikhali on the mass imprisonment of journalists, digital wiretapping and COP29

Azerbaijani journalist Islam Shikhali talks about mass surveillance, threats to press freedom, and the impact of COP29 in an exclusive interview.

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29 Oct

Statement of urgent concern on the risks to safety and undue restrictions facing journalists in Nagorno Karabakh

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19 Oct

Khadija Ismayilova donates prize money to fund Azeri journalists

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26 Mar

Jailed journalist Mukhtarli starts his battle for justice

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18 Mar

Endlich frei: Investigativer Journalist Afgan Mukhtarli aus dem Gefängnis in Aserbaidschan entlassen

Der investigative Journalist Afgan Mukhtarli wurde nach drei Jahren willkürlicher Inhaftierung aus dem Gefängnis 16 in Aserbaidschan entlassen.

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15 Jan

MPs deplore jail term of Afgan Mukhtarli

On 12 January, the Balakan Regional Court in Azerbaijan sentenced investigative journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to six years in prison. Members of the UK Parliament are calling for more humane treatment of the jailed journalist.

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5 Jan

Conflicting stories at trial of Afgan Mukhtarli

At the Balakan District Court, Afgan Mukhtarli’s trial on 28 December started with a scandal. Court officials blocked journalists from filming outside, and then prohibited them from entering the courtroom.

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15 Dec

Journalist Afgan Mukhtarli in court amid concerns for human rights

On 14 December, the trial of journalist Afgan Mukhtarli continued at the Balakan District Court. In May this year, Mukhtarli had mysteriously disappeared from Georgia, where he was living, and later resurfaced in Baku - under arrest.

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