Azerbaijan Human Rights
Human Rights Concerns
More than 100 political opposition activists were tried for their alleged participation in post-election violence in October 2003; at least 40 men received prison sentences following trials which reportedly did not meet international fair trial standards. Courts reportedly failed to exclude evidence allegedly extracted under torture. Political prisoners were among hundreds released during the year. Political prisoners were among 160 prisoners released in December. Hundreds of opposition supporters were detained following police clashes with demonstrators protesting at presidential election results. Human rights defenders were intimidated and their offices attacked. Police reportedly used excessive force to detain villagers involved in peaceful protests.
Latest News
Jailed Azerbaijani bloggers adopted as prisoners of conscienceNovember 12, 2009
Azerbaijan: Two youth activists arrested
July 17, 2009
Azerbaijan:In Support of Freedom of Expression in Azerbaijan, Amnesty International to Hold Campaigns Across Europe
June 29, 2009
Europe shows support for Azerbaijan's threatened independent media
June 29, 2009
No freedom – journalists stopped from doing their jobs
May 03, 2009
Azerbaijan journalist pardoned after almost three years in prison
April 16, 2009
Latest Reports
Azerbaijan: Independent journalists under siegeJune 29, 2009
The Wire, November 2007. Vol. 37, No. 10
November 01, 2007
Azerbaijan: Displaced then discriminated against - the plight of the internally displaced population : Executive Summary
June 28, 2007
Vital UN human rights work under threat
May 09, 2007
