Ali Rza
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Journalist/Azadlig newspaper/Azerbaijan
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«Если Трамп захочет, он может добиться от Алиева освобождения всех 375 политзаключенных»
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Лидер Народного фронта Азербайджана Али Керимли: «Если Трамп захочет, он может добиться от Алиева освобождения всех 375 политзаключенных»
Государственный департамент США опубликовал на этой неделе ежегодный доклад о соблюдении прав человека в 2024 году в разных странах мира. В разделе, посвященном Азербайджану, говорится о пытках и прои...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
«Если Трамп захочет, он может добиться от Алиева освобождения всех 375 политзаключенных»
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The peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced recently at the White House, is perhaps the clearest sign yet that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s heavy-handed interventions in the South Caucasus have backfired, writes @alikarimli.bsky.social. bit.ly/3JAvjkj
Russia Is Losing the South Caucasus
Ali Karimli sees the recent Armenian-Azerbaijani peace deal as a sign that Vladimir Putin has overreached in the region.
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August 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced recently at the White House, is perhaps the clearest sign yet that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s heavy-handed interventions in the South Caucasus have backfired, writes @alikarimli.bsky.social. bit.ly/3JAvjkj
Ali Karimli, leader of Azerbaijan's democratic opposition, told @newsweek.com Aliyev had distanced himself from Moscow following the fall of Putin's ally, Bashar al-Assad in Syria, which signaled a weakening of Russian strength in the wider region.
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Putin loses influence in backyard
A deepening spat between Russia and Azerbaijan shows Vladimir Putin's waning influence in the South Caucasus, analysts have told Newsweek.
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July 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ali Karimli, leader of Azerbaijan's democratic opposition, told @newsweek.com Aliyev had distanced himself from Moscow following the fall of Putin's ally, Bashar al-Assad in Syria, which signaled a weakening of Russian strength in the wider region.
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One of Poland's most influential press outlets, the newspaper Rzeczpospolita, has published a large and comprehensive article about the tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia. A portion of that extensive piece consists of an interview with me.
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Waży się los Kaukazu Południowego. Azerbejdżan zerwie z Rosją?
Wczoraj sojusznik, dzisiaj wróg. Konflikt Rosji z Azerbejdżanem może przesądzić o przyszłości całego regionu. – Rosja tradycyjnie traktuje swoich sąsiadów nie j
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July 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
One of Poland's most influential press outlets, the newspaper Rzeczpospolita, has published a large and comprehensive article about the tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia. A portion of that extensive piece consists of an interview with me.
www.rp.pl/polityka/art...
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A break with Russia is also not in the interests of Ilham Aliyev himself. First, there is the factor of millions of Azerbaijanis living in Russia. Secondly, the current contradictions, there is ideological affinity between Aliyev and Putin.
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"Breaking With Russia Is Not In Aliyev's Interests"
Azerbaijani opposition leader told how the crisis between Baku and Moscow will develop.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A break with Russia is also not in the interests of Ilham Aliyev himself. First, there is the factor of millions of Azerbaijanis living in Russia. Secondly, the current contradictions, there is ideological affinity between Aliyev and Putin.
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According to Ali Karimli, Azerbaijan’s former secretary of state and now an opposition politician, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan “has built a classic authoritarian regime and maintains a monopoly over both political and economic life.”
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Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence
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July 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
According to Ali Karimli, Azerbaijan’s former secretary of state and now an opposition politician, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan “has built a classic authoritarian regime and maintains a monopoly over both political and economic life.”
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The war between Israel and Iran has diverted attention from Russia’s revanchism and aggression. But it is imperative that the West’s focus revert back to Ukraine and the South Caucasus.
The defense of human rights, political freedoms, and democratic governance in the Caucasus must be seen not merely as moral imperatives but as strategic necessities.
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Opinion: The South Caucasus Powder Keg
The war between Israel and Iran has diverted attention from Russia’s revanchism and aggression. But it is imperative that the West’s focus revert back to Ukraine and the South Caucasus.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The war between Israel and Iran has diverted attention from Russia’s revanchism and aggression. But it is imperative that the West’s focus revert back to Ukraine and the South Caucasus.
Bahruz Samadov, a doctoral student at Charles University in the Czech Republic and a researcher accused of high treason, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The verdict was handed down on June 23 by the Baku Grave Crimes Court.
The verdict was handed down on June 23 by the Baku Grave Crimes Court.
June 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Bahruz Samadov, a doctoral student at Charles University in the Czech Republic and a researcher accused of high treason, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The verdict was handed down on June 23 by the Baku Grave Crimes Court.
The verdict was handed down on June 23 by the Baku Grave Crimes Court.
“Ilham Aliyev can take away our physical freedom, but he cannot take away our freedom of thought, expression, and speech”
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Azerbaijan Hands Long Prison Sentences to 7 Journalists, Critics say Trial was a Sham
On Friday, an Azerbaijani court handed lengthy prison sentences to staff members of the independent outlet Abzas Media and a journalist from RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani service. The trial had been condemned ...
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June 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“Ilham Aliyev can take away our physical freedom, but he cannot take away our freedom of thought, expression, and speech”
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“The case against Abzas Media is an example of how Azerbaijan’s judicial system is being weaponized to muzzle independent journalism and calls for a strong international response..."
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Azerbaijan: Seven journalists sentenced in latest shocking crackdown on free speech
The political repression in Azerbaijan today is staggering, yet we lack a united, principled stand against it from the international community, in defence of human rights
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June 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“The case against Abzas Media is an example of how Azerbaijan’s judicial system is being weaponized to muzzle independent journalism and calls for a strong international response..."
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"All seven journalists have dismissed the charges as politically motivated and linked to their journalism. International rights groups have called for their release."
The Washington Post publishes extensive article on the arrest of AbzasMedia journalists.
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The Washington Post publishes extensive article on the arrest of AbzasMedia journalists.
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Azerbaijan jails 7 journalists in latest media crackdown on free speech
A court in Azerbaijan has convicted seven journalists on multiple charges and sentenced them to prison
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June 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"All seven journalists have dismissed the charges as politically motivated and linked to their journalism. International rights groups have called for their release."
The Washington Post publishes extensive article on the arrest of AbzasMedia journalists.
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The Washington Post publishes extensive article on the arrest of AbzasMedia journalists.
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#Azerbaijan: RSF condemns the harsh prison sentences — of 7 to 9 years — handed down to Sevinj Vagifgizi and her colleagues in the unjust trial against Abzas Media. This political decision exemplifies the authorities’ systematic crackdown on independent journalism. They must be released!
Azerbaijan: Up to nine years in prison for Sevinj Vagifgizi and her colleagues, RSF condemns outrageous sentencing
On 20 June, seven Azerbaijani journalists, including editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifgizi, were sentenced to between seven and nine years in prison on trumped-up charges of “smuggling foreign currency” in...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#Azerbaijan: RSF condemns the harsh prison sentences — of 7 to 9 years — handed down to Sevinj Vagifgizi and her colleagues in the unjust trial against Abzas Media. This political decision exemplifies the authorities’ systematic crackdown on independent journalism. They must be released!
The Baku Grave Crimes Court sentenced the defendants in the “Abzas Media case” trial. According to the verdict, Ulvi Hasanli, Sevinj Vagifqizi, Hafiz Babali, Farid Mehralızadeh were sentenced to 9 years in prison, Nargiz Absalamova and Elnara Gasimova to 8 years, and Mahammad Kekalov to 7,5 years.
June 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Baku Grave Crimes Court sentenced the defendants in the “Abzas Media case” trial. According to the verdict, Ulvi Hasanli, Sevinj Vagifqizi, Hafiz Babali, Farid Mehralızadeh were sentenced to 9 years in prison, Nargiz Absalamova and Elnara Gasimova to 8 years, and Mahammad Kekalov to 7,5 years.
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Journalist: "What do you say to the Leader of Iran who says they won't give up?"
Trump: "I say, Good luck!"
Journalist: "When will your patience run out?"
Trump: "It has already run out. That's why we do what we do."
Journalist: "What do you say to the Leader of Iran who says they won't give up?"
Trump: "I say, Good luck!"
Journalist: "When will your patience run out?"
Trump: "It has already run out. That's why we do what we do."
June 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Journalist: "What do you say to the Leader of Iran who says they won't give up?"
Trump: "I say, Good luck!"
Journalist: "When will your patience run out?"
Trump: "It has already run out. That's why we do what we do."
Journalist: "What do you say to the Leader of Iran who says they won't give up?"
Trump: "I say, Good luck!"
Journalist: "When will your patience run out?"
Trump: "It has already run out. That's why we do what we do."
Ruzi Bagirov, the chairman of the Assembly of the Dashkesan district branch of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan was arrested on June 13 for 30 days on trumped-up charges (resisting the police).
June 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ruzi Bagirov, the chairman of the Assembly of the Dashkesan district branch of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan was arrested on June 13 for 30 days on trumped-up charges (resisting the police).
Repression continues in Azerbaijan. On June 11, 3 members of the Musavat Party were sentenced on charges of hooliganism. Bilasuvar District Court sentenced party members Aladdin Alasgarli and Jabir Valiyev to 2 years and 3 months in prison, and Goshgar Nurali to 2 years.
June 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Repression continues in Azerbaijan. On June 11, 3 members of the Musavat Party were sentenced on charges of hooliganism. Bilasuvar District Court sentenced party members Aladdin Alasgarli and Jabir Valiyev to 2 years and 3 months in prison, and Goshgar Nurali to 2 years.
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Russian officials have resumed their threats against Azerbaijan.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned Baku about the “risks” of cooperating with NATO. Just 2 day ago, President Putin’s aide, Vladimir Medinsky, referred to Karabakh as a “disputed territory.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned Baku about the “risks” of cooperating with NATO. Just 2 day ago, President Putin’s aide, Vladimir Medinsky, referred to Karabakh as a “disputed territory.”
June 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Russian officials have resumed their threats against Azerbaijan.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned Baku about the “risks” of cooperating with NATO. Just 2 day ago, President Putin’s aide, Vladimir Medinsky, referred to Karabakh as a “disputed territory.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned Baku about the “risks” of cooperating with NATO. Just 2 day ago, President Putin’s aide, Vladimir Medinsky, referred to Karabakh as a “disputed territory.”
#Azerbaijan: A new hearing will be held tomorrow in the case against Abzas Media, and journalists Ulvi Hasanli & Sevinj Vagifgizi will deliver their closing statements. The prosecution is asking for up to 12 years in prison. RSF condemns this judicial harassment and demands their immediate release.
June 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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In a country where over 10000 students are expelled from university each year because they can't afford tuition, a lavish new headquarters has been built for the State Customs Committee, an institution that already occupied a perfectly adequate building. Aliyev himself attended the opening ceremony.
June 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In a country where over 10000 students are expelled from university each year because they can't afford tuition, a lavish new headquarters has been built for the State Customs Committee, an institution that already occupied a perfectly adequate building. Aliyev himself attended the opening ceremony.
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“We no longer have anything to fear — we have been arrested, and from here, our voices will rise louder, will be heard further.” - Meydan TV
Now 28 Azerbaijani journalists and media workers have been imprisoned — but they remain defiant.
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Now 28 Azerbaijani journalists and media workers have been imprisoned — but they remain defiant.
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June 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
“We no longer have anything to fear — we have been arrested, and from here, our voices will rise louder, will be heard further.” - Meydan TV
Now 28 Azerbaijani journalists and media workers have been imprisoned — but they remain defiant.
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Now 28 Azerbaijani journalists and media workers have been imprisoned — but they remain defiant.
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Rahil Guliyev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, was detained on June 7. It is reported that a criminal case has been initiated against him. R. Guliyev had been administratively detained for 30 days on false charges at the beginning of May and was released just two days before.
June 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Rahil Guliyev, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, was detained on June 7. It is reported that a criminal case has been initiated against him. R. Guliyev had been administratively detained for 30 days on false charges at the beginning of May and was released just two days before.
Mysterious chest from the 19th century
June 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Mysterious chest from the 19th century
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The Azerbaijani government’s relentless crackdown on journalists has eradicated any semblance of independent media from the country.
Here’s how smuggling charges, harsh prison conditions, and pro-government attack dogs are strangling press freedom 👇
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Here’s how smuggling charges, harsh prison conditions, and pro-government attack dogs are strangling press freedom 👇
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The Death of Journalism in Azerbaijan
A relentless crackdown over the past 18 months has eradicated any semblance of independent media from authoritarian Azerbaijan. But as President Ilham Aliyev casts critical journalists as enemies of t...
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June 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The Azerbaijani government’s relentless crackdown on journalists has eradicated any semblance of independent media from the country.
Here’s how smuggling charges, harsh prison conditions, and pro-government attack dogs are strangling press freedom 👇
www.occrp.org/en/feature/t...
Here’s how smuggling charges, harsh prison conditions, and pro-government attack dogs are strangling press freedom 👇
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At the Republic Day celebration we held on May 28th in Novxanı, in front of the monument to Mammad Amin Rasulzadeh, alongside the flags of Azerbaijan and the PFPA, we also raised the flag of the EU.
This act deeply unsettled the authorities.
This act deeply unsettled the authorities.
May 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
At the Republic Day celebration we held on May 28th in Novxanı, in front of the monument to Mammad Amin Rasulzadeh, alongside the flags of Azerbaijan and the PFPA, we also raised the flag of the EU.
This act deeply unsettled the authorities.
This act deeply unsettled the authorities.
Both our people and the international community must accept and acknowledge this message: unfortunately, neither we as a nation nor the international community are demanding the release of political prisoners from Ilham Aliyev with sufficient determination and insistence.
Ilham Aliyev, with today’s pardon decree, has not released a single Azerbaijani political prisoner. With this, Ilham Aliyev has sent a message to our people and to the international community: he no longer feels the need for even a cover-up. He is personally the author of the repressive policy.
May 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Both our people and the international community must accept and acknowledge this message: unfortunately, neither we as a nation nor the international community are demanding the release of political prisoners from Ilham Aliyev with sufficient determination and insistence.