Fatima Karimova
@fatimakarim.bsky.social
I am an Azerbaijani journalist based in Berlin and co-founder of exiled media outlet Mikroskop Media. My focus is an investigative journalism
At the first #Berlin Freedom Conference today, I had the privilege of meeting Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza. We spoke about our countries and the challenge of working for your homeland from abroad. Mr. Kara-Murza said: “We are on the right side of history — we will win.”
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
At the first #Berlin Freedom Conference today, I had the privilege of meeting Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza. We spoke about our countries and the challenge of working for your homeland from abroad. Mr. Kara-Murza said: “We are on the right side of history — we will win.”
After finally completing a long and exhausting UK visa process, last week I attended the London Trust Conference, organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
It was a great opportunity to meet inspiring people, reconnect with fellows and colleagues, and explore the beauty of London.
It was a great opportunity to meet inspiring people, reconnect with fellows and colleagues, and explore the beauty of London.
October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
After finally completing a long and exhausting UK visa process, last week I attended the London Trust Conference, organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
It was a great opportunity to meet inspiring people, reconnect with fellows and colleagues, and explore the beauty of London.
It was a great opportunity to meet inspiring people, reconnect with fellows and colleagues, and explore the beauty of London.
1/2 Ramiz Mehdiyev, who was one of the most powerful officials in #Azerbaijan until 2019, was placed under house arrest yesterday on charges of #treason and attempting to overthrow the state by force.
www.occrp.org/en/news/azer...
www.occrp.org/en/news/azer...
Azerbaijan’s Former Presidential Chief of Staff Placed Under House Arrest
House arrest ordered for former Azerbaijani presidential chief of staff on treason, attempted coup, and money laundering charges.
www.occrp.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
1/2 Ramiz Mehdiyev, who was one of the most powerful officials in #Azerbaijan until 2019, was placed under house arrest yesterday on charges of #treason and attempting to overthrow the state by force.
www.occrp.org/en/news/azer...
www.occrp.org/en/news/azer...
Personally, I have been supporting peace between #Azerbaijan and #Armenia for quite a long time — even in the middle of the 2020 war. Even though we, the supporters of peace, have faced various forms of pressure - including insults, humiliation, and even physical persecution -
August 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Personally, I have been supporting peace between #Azerbaijan and #Armenia for quite a long time — even in the middle of the 2020 war. Even though we, the supporters of peace, have faced various forms of pressure - including insults, humiliation, and even physical persecution -
Made it to #Gummersbach (despite DB delays) for the event Independent Journalism in Times of Crisis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
Spoke with @yavuzbaydar.bsky.social & Hazrat Bahar on the challenges facing exile media today.
Spoke with @yavuzbaydar.bsky.social & Hazrat Bahar on the challenges facing exile media today.
July 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Made it to #Gummersbach (despite DB delays) for the event Independent Journalism in Times of Crisis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
Spoke with @yavuzbaydar.bsky.social & Hazrat Bahar on the challenges facing exile media today.
Spoke with @yavuzbaydar.bsky.social & Hazrat Bahar on the challenges facing exile media today.
Here is our latest explainer video. While President Ilham Aliyev’s former son-in-law plans to launch a casino at his Sea Breeze resort—despite gambling being officially banned under local law—pro-government media outlets have already begun promoting the supposed “benefits” of the casino business.
Televiziyalar Emin Ağalarovun kazino biznesinə necə zəmin hazırlayır? İzah edirik!
YouTube video by Mikroskop Media
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May 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Here is our latest explainer video. While President Ilham Aliyev’s former son-in-law plans to launch a casino at his Sea Breeze resort—despite gambling being officially banned under local law—pro-government media outlets have already begun promoting the supposed “benefits” of the casino business.
#Talysh researcher Igbal Abilov sentenced to 18 years in prison
on charges of treason.
Abilov is the editor-in-chief of the "Talysh National Academy News" online magazine, which publishes researchs related to the Talysh people.
He denies accusations
#Azerbaijan #crackdown
credits:Ulviyya Ali
on charges of treason.
Abilov is the editor-in-chief of the "Talysh National Academy News" online magazine, which publishes researchs related to the Talysh people.
He denies accusations
#Azerbaijan #crackdown
credits:Ulviyya Ali
May 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#Talysh researcher Igbal Abilov sentenced to 18 years in prison
on charges of treason.
Abilov is the editor-in-chief of the "Talysh National Academy News" online magazine, which publishes researchs related to the Talysh people.
He denies accusations
#Azerbaijan #crackdown
credits:Ulviyya Ali
on charges of treason.
Abilov is the editor-in-chief of the "Talysh National Academy News" online magazine, which publishes researchs related to the Talysh people.
He denies accusations
#Azerbaijan #crackdown
credits:Ulviyya Ali
Took this selfie yesterday — a day full of panels and discussions. Day two has just started, and I’m hoping to find some time to explore the city today :)
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
May 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Took this selfie yesterday — a day full of panels and discussions. Day two has just started, and I’m hoping to find some time to explore the city today :)
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
Boris Johnson also joined the Summit — at least online :) Now we listen to his live interview with Gordon Repinski on managing the new world order.
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
May 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Boris Johnson also joined the Summit — at least online :) Now we listen to his live interview with Gordon Repinski on managing the new world order.
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
The first question to the Netherlands' former Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren: "Do you think that NATO is dead?"
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
May 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The first question to the Netherlands' former Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren: "Do you think that NATO is dead?"
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
#CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, shares updates on peace talks at the #Copenhagen Democracy Summit. He responds to questions from Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
“If Putin refuses to come to Turkey, it will be the final signal that Russia is not ready for negotiations.”
#CDS2025
“If Putin refuses to come to Turkey, it will be the final signal that Russia is not ready for negotiations.”
#CDS2025
May 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, shares updates on peace talks at the #Copenhagen Democracy Summit. He responds to questions from Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
“If Putin refuses to come to Turkey, it will be the final signal that Russia is not ready for negotiations.”
#CDS2025
“If Putin refuses to come to Turkey, it will be the final signal that Russia is not ready for negotiations.”
#CDS2025
Another city I’m visiting for the first time this year — and it’s also a work trip! :) Just arrived in Copenhagen to attend the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.
May 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Another city I’m visiting for the first time this year — and it’s also a work trip! :) Just arrived in Copenhagen to attend the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.
Ulviyya Ali says: "They have put handcuffs on the media."
credit: Fargana Novruzova
credit: Fargana Novruzova
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Ulviyya Ali says: "They have put handcuffs on the media."
credit: Fargana Novruzova
credit: Fargana Novruzova
I don’t remember the number of news stories covering the detention of journalists and activists from Azerbaijan that I have reported for @occrp.org over the past 1.5 years. Since Nov. 2023, we have been experiencing a never-ending crackdown. Now, Ulviyya Ali has also become a journalist behind bars
Azerbaijan Widens Media Crackdown with Two Arrests
In the latest wave of crackdown on independent media, Azerbaijani authorities target reporters linked to foreign-funded outlets and civil society.
www.occrp.org
May 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I don’t remember the number of news stories covering the detention of journalists and activists from Azerbaijan that I have reported for @occrp.org over the past 1.5 years. Since Nov. 2023, we have been experiencing a never-ending crackdown. Now, Ulviyya Ali has also become a journalist behind bars
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has arrived in Baku and was officially welcomed. A closed meeting is now being held between Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Pezeshkian.
#Iran #Azerbaijan #SouthCausasus
#Iran #Azerbaijan #SouthCausasus
April 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has arrived in Baku and was officially welcomed. A closed meeting is now being held between Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Pezeshkian.
#Iran #Azerbaijan #SouthCausasus
#Iran #Azerbaijan #SouthCausasus
At Exile Talks by @correctiv.org — listening to @thousandfriend.bsky.social, @candundar.bsky.social and Sergey Lukashevsky talk about how the authoritarian playbook plays out in Russia, Turkey & the US. Chilling parallels, but also powerful reminders of resistance.
#ExileTalks #PressFreedom
#ExileTalks #PressFreedom
April 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
At Exile Talks by @correctiv.org — listening to @thousandfriend.bsky.social, @candundar.bsky.social and Sergey Lukashevsky talk about how the authoritarian playbook plays out in Russia, Turkey & the US. Chilling parallels, but also powerful reminders of resistance.
#ExileTalks #PressFreedom
#ExileTalks #PressFreedom
Attending an interesting panel on "Philanthropic support for journalism that aligns with foundation program and priority areas" here at the Hotel Brufani! #journalism #philanthropy #Perugia #ijf25
April 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Attending an interesting panel on "Philanthropic support for journalism that aligns with foundation program and priority areas" here at the Hotel Brufani! #journalism #philanthropy #Perugia #ijf25
April 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
