For years, Azerbaijani authorities have engaged in systematic repression against independent journalists, bloggers, political figures, and activists. This campaign of silencing dissent has intensified, particularly …
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Independent media under pressure in Azerbaijan: The shutdown of Turan and BBC Azerbaijani
In recent weeks, two major media outlets in Azerbaijan—Turan News Agency and BBC News Azerbaijani—have ceased operations, signaling an escalating crackdown on independent journalism. [par …
Azerbaijan’s Ombudsperson accuses Human Rights Watch of bias amid crackdown on journalists
Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsperson), Sabina Aliyeva, has criticized Human Rights Watch (HRW) for what she calls a “biased and one-sided” portrayal of the country …