
Azerbaijan
Imprisoned Azerbaijani theologian left covered in sores
Theologian Mansur Velishov’s family stated that he has spent the last four months in this condition without receiving a medical examination.

Theologian Mansur Velishov’s family stated that he has spent the last four months in this condition without receiving a medical examination.

One human rights activist has speculated the increased pressure is a sign that some prisoners might be released in the near future.

Multiple cases of mass bird deaths have been recorded along Azerbaijan’s Caspian Sea coast, raising concerns of disease or toxic pollution.

Samadov's grandmother can only give him a prison package worth about ₼200 ($118) from her pension once a month.

The salary for Prime Minister is now set at ₼17,000 ($10,000) a month.

The court ruled that the group's organizer was Ali Khalilov, who refused the services of a lawyer from the very beginning.