Ismayilova, one of Azerbaijan’s most celebrated investigative journalists, today had her appeal over a criminal libel conviction postponed indefinitely
Azerbaijan: Appeal from jailed journalist Khadija Ismayilova postponed indefinitely
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Joint letter to Lord Sebastian Coe about Azerbaijan and the European Games
Index on Censorship and a number of other organisations have signed a joint letter to Lord Sebastian Coe of the British Olympic Association, to highlight violations against freedom of expression and threats to human rights defenders in Azerbaijan ahead of the European Games
Rebecca Vincent: Britain’s next prime minister must use European Games to stand up for human rights in Azerbaijan
In helping to whitewash Azerbaijan’s ever-worsening image, the UK would only end up tarnishing its own, writes Rebecca Vincent.
Azerbaijan: Seven things you need to know ahead of the Baku European Games
How can journalists effectively cover the European Games given the full scope of social and political issues in Azerbaijan? An expert panel discusses.
Azerbaijan must release human rights defenders, journalists and activists
Intigam Aliyev, prominent human rights lawyer from Azerbaijan, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. HRHN members express their dismay and call for his release.
Azerbaijan sentences human rights lawyer to prison
The sentencing of Intigam Aliyev, a respected human rights attorney, to seven and a half years in prison is yet another example of Azerbaijan’s rigged judicial system and the continued stifling of civil society.
Baku 2015 European Games: Give human rights a sporting chance in Azerbaijan
In June 2015, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku will host the first ever European Games under the umbrella of the European Olympic Committees. Controversy...
Rasul Jafarov’s conviction: Latest human rights violation in Azerbaijan
The Sport for Rights coalition resolutely condemns yesterday’s sentencing of Rasul Jafarov, a prominent Azerbaijani human rights defender, to 6.5 years in prison on politically motivated charges. The coalition calls for his immediate release.
Azerbaijan: Six-year jail sentence for human rights activist
Rasul Jafarov, one of Azerbaijan’s most well-known government critics, has been sentenced on charges believed to be linked to his campaigning work
Twitter users hijack #HelloBaku to shine spotlight on Azerbaijan’s human rights abuses
The hashtag was launched by organisers of this summer’s inaugural European Games in the country’s capital Baku
The government of Azerbaijan has curtailed the ability of its citizens to express dissent, expose corruption or press for respect of human rights.