Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
27 Oct 15
Human rights
Azerbaijan's Euro-Exit
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
25 Sep 15
Meydan TV Latest Focus of Azerbaijan Media Clampdown
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
23 Sep 15
Pilate's Pardons in Cuba
Rights groups say mass prisoner release includes no one jailed on political grounds.
20 Sep 15
Afghans Condemn Abuse of "Dancing Boys"
Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.
17 Sep 15
Street Protest After Death in Azerbaijan Police Custody
Outburst of popular anger follows death of suspect shortly after he was taken in at a police station.
27 Aug 15
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
14 Aug 15
From Exile, Journalists See Relatives Targeted in Azerbaijan
Family members detained in apparent attempt to muzzle independent voices.
4 Aug 15
High-Profile Trials in Azerbaijan
Courts concern themselves with charges of financial wrongdoing, and ignore the blindingly obvious offence of criticising the government.
31 Jul 15
Azerbaijan Journalist Says Wife Held Hostage to Make him Return
Cloak-and-dagger meetings in a border town as police try to force journalist to come back.
22 Jul 15
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