Arzu Geybulla
IWPR Contributor
Arzu Geybulla is an Azerbaijani journalist currently based in Istanbul.
Stories by the Author
Azerbaijan: Pegasus Spyware Perfect Fit for Regime Intimidation
Illicitly obtained data has long been used to intimidate and blackmail independent voices.
31 Aug 21
Kompromat is Back in Azerbaijan
The regime is exploiting social media to inflict reputational damage on its critics.
20 Apr 21
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
9 Oct 20
Azerbaijan's Healthcare Creaks Under Covid-19 Burden
Endemic bribery and poor services are hampering the country’s response.
9 Jul 20
Hopes for Youth Surge in Azerbaijan Elections
Participants hope to boost political involvement and awareness.
5 Dec 19
Azerbaijan: Women Journalists Under Pressure
Female reporters routinely intimidated by blackmail, sexual assault and harassment.
16 Aug 19
Who is Baku Trying to Impress?
The costs of Azerbaijan putting its name on the map are high, but the benefits are not clear.
26 May 19
Azerbaijan: Celebrating Women with Slaps and Kicks
State repression means that something as simple as a call for gender equality cannot be tolerated.
28 Mar 19
Azerbaijan: the West's Romance with Enlightened Despots
It's easy to ignore human rights abuses when there are lucrative energy deals involved.
13 Nov 18
Inside Azerbaijan's Prisons: The Anatomy of Corruption
Inmates must shell out for even basic services.
5 Sep 18
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