Director of Turan information agency, Mehman Aliyev, has been detained as a suspect on charges brought in accordance with Articles 231.1 (tax evasion) and 308.1 (abuse of official powers) of Criminal Code. He is currently in the custody of Yasamal...

August 25, 2017 The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) condemns the authorities of Azerbaijan for arresting the head of Turan independent news agency Mehman Aliyev. The organization calls for his immediate release and an end to the...