The regime’s hypocrisy is another form of oppression. At a time when slanders, illegal detentions, and unlawful prison sentences have reached their peak, the government of Azerbaijan has shamelessly declared a “Human Rights Month” in the country from May 18 to June 18. [1/6]

A criminal case has been opened against Novruz Taghiyev, the bodyguard of the chairman of the PFPA @alikarimli.bsky.social and party activist, on false charges, and he has been placed in pre-trial detention.
According to the party, N. Taghiyev has been charged with fraud.

Today, I attended the court hearing of the Abzas Media journalists. These young reporters have been imprisoned on fabricated charges—targeted simply for exposing widespread corruption within the Azerbaijani government through their investigative work.

Azerbaijani political emigrants living in Europe have come together to form an organization called ASIMCOM. Its leadership includes politicians, public figures, and journalists who are well-known in Azerbaijan for their civic and political engagement.

Today, the PFPA and the National Council submitted a formal notice to the Baku City Executive Authority, informing them of our intention to hold a peaceful rally on April 27 at 3:00 PM. The event is planned for the “Mahsul” Stadium.

Concerning Reports from Day 17 of Tofiq Yaqublu’s Hunger Strike

Grave news are emerging on the 17th day of Tofiq Yaqublu’s hunger strike. His lawyer, Aqil Layic, has reported that Yaqublu is now completely debilitated and can no longer move independently without assistance.

During the 32 years of the Aliyev family's rule, they have failed to solve the sewage problem in Baku. Every time it rains, our capital is submerged in floods and transportation comes to a standstill.

One key aim behind the mass arrests and political repression in Azerbaijan is to distract attention from the country’s deepening social and economic crisis.

Independent economists estimate annual inflation of 20–30% over the past four years.

Authoritarian regimes often intensify repression during economic decline to suppress dissent and control public perception. Azerbaijan is no exception. #FreePoliticalPrisoners #Azerbaijan #FreeTofiqYagublu

PFPA activist Mehman Aliyev filmed and publicized an illegal act by the police and was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Mehman Aliyev was arrested after sharing video footage of his relative Ali Isayev being forcibly detained by police in the city of Shirvan.

Zülmün qarşısında əyilməyən bir iradə: Tofiq Yaqublu azadlıq uğrunda səsini yüksəldir!
Bu yumruq təkcə onun deyil, bütün haqqı tapdananların qürurudur — Azadlıq!

Tofig Yagublu’s imprisonment for his political activity violates fundamental freedoms guaranteed under international law. His hunger strike is a desperate cry for justice. The international community must urge the Azerbaijani government to release him without delay.
#FreeTofigYagublu