Campaign to End Repression 🇦🇿 #Azerbaijan
@EndRepressionAZ
🕊️Free political prisoners 🫶Restore civic space & media freedoms ⚖️Uphold human rights & the rule of law
🚨 On 14 July 2025, #Azerbaijan adopted sweeping amendments to its media law, eliminating the possibility for any independent journalism to survive. Foreign media outlets are now required to register in media registry within 7 days of initial state registration!
🎂 Today is Anar Mammadli’s 47th birthday He should be celebrating with his son, family and friends — not spending it behind bars and standing trial on trumped-up charges, simply for his human rights work. Anar has dedicated his life to building democratic institutions in…
#BashirSuleymanli’s Appeal Was Dismissed On July 16, the Baku Court of Appeal heard the complaint against the Binagadi District Court’s decision to extend #BashirSuleymanli’s pre-trial #detention. The court dismissed the appeal, and Bashir Suleymanli remained in custody.
Lauerátovi Ceny Václava Havla hrozí väzenie. Azerbajdžanský režim ho chce poslať za mreže na 12 rokov aktuality.sk/clanok/KvmMVzb…
#Azerbaijan is one of the worst jailers of journalists in the world. Talked to @washingtonpost press freedom newsletter abt. massive repression against independent newsrooms resulting arrest of 25 journalists. Several of them had already been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
For today's @washingtonpost press freedom newsletter with @jrezaian, I spoke with @LeylaMustafaeva about what she described as "the death of press freedom" in Azerbaijan. Read the Q&A here: washingtonpost.com/newsletters/ap…
On June 30, the next court hearing was held in the case of #AnarMammadli, chair of the @EMDS and civic activist #AnarAbdulla (Abdullayev). For more: rb.gy/ajxea6
Azerbaijan’s chokehold on independent journalism is growing tighter than ever, and OC Media is one of the few outlets still covering the country. Help us fuel Aliyev’s fears — become an OC Media member today. ➡️ Learn more: oc-media.org/membership/?ut…
I’m concerned by the criminal conviction of 7 journalists of Abzas media in Azerbaijan, who received prison sentences of 7,5 to 9 years. I reiterate my call for the release of all human rights defenders, journalists and civil society activists imprisoned for their legitimate work…
EU says imprisonment of Azerbaijan’s Abzas Media team a ‘worrying development’ @abzasmedia @FreeAbzasMedia @OCMediaorg oc-media.org/eu-says-impris…
I'm hearing disturbing news that on 20 June the Baku Court of Grave Crimes sentenced 5 @AbzasMedia journalists & HRDs whose cases I had previously raised with the Gvt to 8 to 9 years. I remain concerned this is linked to their legitimate anti-corruption work. @azmissiongeneva
Scholar #BahruzSamadov attempts suicide in prison, according to @OCMediaorg. Our hearts go out to Bahruz and his family. We demand that #Azerbaijan authorities promptly and transparently investigate this and provide medical aid as appropriate. Detention conditions, treatment by…
Azerbaijan hands down lengthy sentences to Abzas Media team 📰❌ @AbzasMedia @FreeAbzasMedia 🔗 oc-media.org/azerbaijan-han… @OCMediaorg #FreeAbzasJournalists #ClimateOfRepression
En Azerbaïdjan, le pouvoir assène de lourdes peines de prison à sept journalistes lemonde.fr/international/…
Sentences between 7.5 and 9 years have been handed out in the AbzasMedia case. meydan.tv/en/article/abz…
Journalists of @AbzasMedia were sentenced to 50 years & 6 months in prison. • Ulvi Hasanli, Sevinj Vagifgizi, Hafiz Babalı- 9 years each • Nargiz Absalamova, Elnara Gasimova- 8 years each • Mahammad Kekalov- 7,6 years • Farid Mehralizada, journalist of @RFERL- 9 years
Important words from the @ECHR_CEDH President below—but they ring hollow for those still waiting for justice in Azerbaijan. 📉 A staggering 82% of Court judgments against Azerbaijan remain unimplemented. 🧑⚖️ When states ignore the Court, they don’t just fail victims—they erode…
"By contributing to the protection of the rule of law, judges keep democracy alive. This means that the will of the majority must not result in denying the rights of the minority or minorities," said Court President Mattias Guyomar to @dnatweets. tinyurl.com/y2z8ej98
📆 Next Hearing in Anar Mammadli's trial to take place today, Monday 2 June, at 14:45, at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes. 🙏 We strongly encourage international community attendance! Our takeaways from Anar Mammadli's first court hearing indicatae that the court’s conduct…
📅 One year since his arrest on May 30, 2024, economist and journalist Farid Mehralizade remains behind bars on politically motivated charges. Prosecutors now seek 12 years in prison and asset confiscation. irfs.org/news-feed/abza…