Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s government continues to wage a vicious crackdown on critics and dissenting voices. The space for independent activism, critical journalism, and opposition political activity has been virtually extinguished as so many activists, human rights defenders, and journalists have been arrested and jailed, and laws and regulations restricting the activities of independent groups and their ability to secure funding adopted. Other persistent human rights problems include torture, interference in the work and independence of lawyers, and restrictions on media freedoms. While criticizing the increasing crackdown, Azerbaijan’s international partners have failed to set conditions for future cooperation that will help secure rights improvements.
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Harassed, Imprisoned, Exiled
Azerbaijan’s Continuing Crackdown on Government Critics, Lawyers, and Civil Society
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“They Took Everything from Me”
Forced Evictions, Unlawful Expropriations, and House Demolitions in Azerbaijan’s Capital
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Azerbaijan Should Release Jailed Opposition Leader
End Dangerous Retaliation Against Activists Amid Pandemic
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Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Critics Amid Pandemic
Stop Abusing Restrictions to Retaliate Against Opposition
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The Coronavirus in Europe: From Lockdowns to Power Grabs
COVID-19 in Europe, the Central Eurasian Region, and Turkey
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EU Should Press Azerbaijan to Deliver on Rights
First Brussels-Baku Dialogue since Dubious Election Results Announced
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Political Graffiti Behind Bogus Jailing in Azerbaijan
European Court Says Azerbaijan Wrongfully Prosecuted Activists on Drugs Charges
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Who Helped Abduct Azerbaijani Journalist?
Azerbaijan and Georgia need to answer urgent questions about reporter’s kidnapping and imprisonment.
