The state of press freedom in Azerbaijan has deteriorated significantly in recent years, with the imprisonment of journalists and the increasing repression of independent media. …
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Tofiq Yaqublu’s hunger strike enters 22nd day amid international concern
Tofiq Yaqublu, a member of the National Council and the Musavat Party in Azerbaijan, has entered the 22nd day of his hunger strike following a …
Iran. Femmes, résistance, liberté : Un combat pour l’égalité et la justice
L’Iran est aujourd’hui le symbole d’une lutte acharnée pour la liberté et l’égalité, portée avec courage par ses femmes. Depuis le soulèvement de septembre 2022, …
Crackdown on press freedom in Azerbaijan: Journalists and activists under pressure
For years, Azerbaijani authorities have engaged in systematic repression against independent journalists, bloggers, political figures, and activists. This campaign of silencing dissent has intensified, particularly …
Egypte. Élections au Syndicat des Journalistes : Quand la répression devient un outil de propagande électorale
Le 7 mars prochain se tiennent les élections du prochain président du Syndicat des journalistes égyptiens. Parmi les dix candidats, le gouvernement d’Abdel Fattah al-Sissi …
Independent media under pressure in Azerbaijan: The shutdown of Turan and BBC Azerbaijani
In recent weeks, two major media outlets in Azerbaijan—Turan News Agency and BBC News Azerbaijani—have ceased operations, signaling an escalating crackdown on independent journalism. [par …
Azerbaijan’s Ombudsperson accuses Human Rights Watch of bias amid crackdown on journalists
Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsperson), Sabina Aliyeva, has criticized Human Rights Watch (HRW) for what she calls a “biased and one-sided” portrayal of the country …