Journalists from Abzas Media who were arrested have reported inhumane treatment after declaring a hunger strike. This action was taken in solidarity with their colleague, Ulvi Hasanli, who refused food due to alleged violations of his rights by Azerbaijan's Penitentiary...

BAKU, Azerbaijan – Ulvi Hasanli, the imprisoned director of Azerbaijan's independent news outlet Abzas Media, has reportedly been moved to a disciplinary cell, known as "kars" or solitary confinement, after beginning an indefinite hunger strike on July 20. His female...

The Azerbaijani Parliament has approved in its final reading amendments to legislation that strengthen the already strict regulations governing media activities. Specifically, the requirements for the operations of foreign media representative offices are being tightened. They are now required not only...

Some are in prison cells, others receive awards from the authorities. July 22nd is celebrated as National Press Day in Azerbaijan. Exactly 150 years ago, on July 22, 1875, "Ekinchi" ("The Plowman"), the first newspaper in the Azerbaijani language, was published. It...

BAKU, Azerbaijan – International observers and local media figures are voicing increasing alarm over the state of media freedom in Azerbaijan, following a series of journalist arrests and the implementation of stricter media legislation. These developments come as the nation...

Baku, Azerbaijan – Ulvi Hasanli, the imprisoned director of the independent media outlet "Abzas Media," has announced an indefinite hunger strike, effective July 20, 2025. His decision stems from the Penitentiary Service's (PS) persistent failure to comply with a court...