Azerbaijani agency Turan suspends its activities February 13, 2025 22:15 The “Turan” news agency has suspended its activities because of financial difficulties. The editorial staff intends to return to work in a different format.
Protesters in Tbilisi called on political prisoners to be steadfast February 13, 2025 21:40 In Tbilisi, protesters have demanded the release of all political prisoners, including Mziya Amaglobeli. The mothers of detained activists, Giorgi Terishvili and Andro Chichinadze, took part in the protest; they accused authorities of repressions.
ECtHR finds rights violation of Maisky resident February 12, 2025 23:58 The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has upheld the complaint lodged by Olga Olkhova, a resident of the settlement of Maisky, who was fined on charges of discrediting the Russian Army.
Count of political prisoners in Azerbaijan reaches 357 February 12, 2025 23:49 Within the last two months, the list of Azerbaijani political prisoners was added with 17 new names; and the total number of human rights defenders in this list has reached 357 persons. The list was compiled by Leyla Yunus, Director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy, and Elshan Gasanov, the head of the Centre for Monitoring Political Prisoners.
Human rights defenders alarmed by condition of Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadygov February 12, 2025 23:48 Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadygov, who was arrested in Tbilisi, stays in severe condition. He regularly loses consciousness and does not receive the necessary nutritional supplements.
Activist Melikhova considers threat of eviction from her house continuation of repression February 12, 2025 22:31 Marina Melikhova faces the threat of eviction of her family from their house in Adygea. Earlier, the activist was engaged in business, and she was declared bankrupt, accused of tax evasion. Law enforcers broke into the development centre that the activist opened in Krasnodar. A court marshal claimed that the Marina Melikhova’s house is used as a hostel.
Jehovah's Witness* from Krasnodar recognized as political prisoner February 12, 2025 22:07 Human rights defenders have declared Alexei Lelikov, a Jehovah's Witness* from Krasnodar, who was sentenced to six years and five months, to be a political prisoner. They treat the charges brought against him as discriminatory. On February 4, a court in Krasnodar sentenced Lelikov to six years and five months in colony.
“Abzas Media” journalists refuse from taking part in trial February 11, 2025 23:59 The court session on the “Abzas Media” case was postponed due to the defendants’ refusal to participate in the hearings in protest against their inhuman treatment. Farid Mekhralizade, an economist, said that he was forcibly brought to the court.
Russian House in Baku announces work suspension February 11, 2025 23:43 The name in Russian has been removed from the facade of the building where the Russian House is located. The organization has suspended its activities due to the demand of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), says the latter’s page on the Facebook*.
Activist Melikhova's complaint about eviction threat finds reaction among Adygea residents February 11, 2025 22:50 About 20 people have gathered at the house of activist Marina Melikhova in Adygea to support her protest against the eviction of her family.
Policeman wounded in Derbent as result of attack on him February 11, 2025 21:17 In Derbent, an unidentified person took possession of a policeman’s pistol and opened fire on him, sources reported.
“Toplum TV” editorial staff leaves Azerbaijan due to pressure February 11, 2025 20:18 The “Toplum TV” portal has suspended its activities in Azerbaijan because of persecution of journalists. The resource will continue its activities from abroad.
Court refuses to satisfy complaint against Musaeva's arrest February 10, 2025 23:58 The Supreme Court (SC) of Chechnya has left Zarema Musaeva in custody within the case of disorganizing the work of the colony.
Native of Dagestan complains about torture at detention facility February 10, 2025 23:49 Timurkhan Ibragimov, a convicted native of Dagestan, has complained that he was tortured in order to obtain the necessary testimonies in a criminal case from him.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 3-9, 2025 February 10, 2025 23:17 Presidential election in Abkhazia, pollution in Anapa, persecution of pacifists and activists in Southern Russia, drone attacks, and official data on the natives of Southern Russia who perished in Ukraine, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of February 3-9, 2025, prepared by the “Caucasian Knot”.
Azerbaijani blogger Rashad Ramazanov complains about violation of his rights in colony February 10, 2025 21:09 Rashad Ramazanov, an Azeri blogger, convicted within a drug case, has complained about violence from colony staff and poor custody conditions.
Baku activist Djavadov accuses law enforcers of torture February 10, 2025 18:40 A Baku court has left Djalal Djavadov, an activist, under arrest despite his claim of torture after his detention and falsification of his confessions.
Rights activists ask President Aliev to stand up for journalist Shakhnaz Beilargyzy February 09, 2025 17:15 The authors of the appeal to the Azeri President have asked him to facilitate the release from custody of Shakhnaz Beilargyzy, a journalist, who needs medical treatment.
Family of activist Marina Melikhova faces eviction threat February 08, 2025 23:48 Marina Melikhova, an activist, has complained about authorities’ demand to evict her and her children from their home in Adygea and asked for help to defend their house.
Chechen native Eliza Soltaeva considers her refuge safe February 08, 2025 23:17 Elza Soltaeva, a native of Chechnya, who fled to Kazakhstan from domestic violence, reported that she stayed in a safe place. Making the situation public helped save the young woman, who was beaten by her father and husband, human rights defenders noted.