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Letters | Azerbaijan

CPJ urges Azerbaijan to halt its crackdown on the press

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March 12, 2013 5:39 PM ET |
Tags: Araz Guliyev, Attacked, Avaz Zeynally, Azadlyg, Censored, Defamation, Eurovision, Faramaz Novruzoglu (Allahverdiyev), Fuad Huseynov, Genimet Zakhidov, Harassed, Hilal Mamedov, Ilham Aliyev, Imprisoned, Impunity, Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety, Internet, Legal Action, Nijat Aliyev, Rashad Rustamov, Tofiq Yaqublu, Vugar Gonagov, Yeni Musavat, Zaur Guliyev, Zerkalo
Alerts | Azerbaijan

Photojournalist faces criminal charges in Azerbaijan

Moscow, June 14, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Azerbaijani authorities to immediately drop criminal charges against Mehman Huseynov, a photojournalist and blogger with the Baku-based Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) and the independent Azerbaijani news agency Turan.

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June 14, 2012 4:03 PM ET |
Tags: Ali Hasanov, Eurovision, Harassed, Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety, Legal Action, Mehman Huseynov, Turan
Alerts | Azerbaijan

Several reporters assaulted, one hospitalized in Baku

Idrak Abbasov was hospitalized Wednesday. (IRFS)

New York, April 18, 2012--Azerbaijani authorities must promptly investigate and bring to justice perpetrators of today's brutal assault in Baku on five independent reporters, including award-winning journalist Idrak Abbasov, who is now hospitalized, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

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April 18, 2012 4:14 PM ET |
Tags: Attacked, Elnur Mammedov, Esmir Dzhavadova, Galib Hasanov, Gyunai Musayeva, Harassed, Idrak Abbasov, Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety, Obyektiv-TV, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, SOCAR, Yeni Musavat, Zerkalo
Alerts | Azerbaijan

Reporters injured while covering clashes in Azerbaijan

Journalist Rashid Aliyev was injured in clashes between protesters and police in the city of Quba yesterday. (Reuters/Abbas Atilay)

New York, March 1, 2012--At least two journalists were injured and another five suffered the effects of tear gas while covering violent clashes between police and residents of the northeastern city of Quba, according to news reports and CPJ sources.

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March 1, 2012 4:12 PM ET |
Tags: Attacked, Emin Huseynov, Idrak Abbasov, Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety, Rashid Aliyev

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