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Repression \u2013 and politically motivated detention \u2013 are at the heart of all the human rights and environmental issues in Azerbaijan. We are publishing the profiles of emblematic political prisoners, individuals who are solely detained for their political or civil engagement, their human rights related activities or their profession as a lawyer or journalist. Azerbaijan has many more political prisoners: one of the sources to identify the exact number of political prisoners is the Institute for Peace and Democracy<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Human rights defender, (former) political prisoner, advocate for free and fair elections, good governance and political rights, and recipient of the V\u00e1clav Havel Human Rights Prize by the Council of Europe.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Committed social activist and union leader, dedicated to defending workers\u2019 rights and advocating for fair treatment as a fundamental human right.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chairperson of the now defunct Democracy 1918 Movement; founder of Yoldash Media, a digital media platform documenting labour rights violations and political repression; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

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Advocate for democratic transition, good governance and decentralisation, Head of the Institute for Democratic Initiatives and facilitator of the III Republic Platform. <\/span><\/p>\n

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former associate of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDS), arrested under the spurious charges.<\/p>\n

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Civil society representative; former associate of EMDS and Chair of Ganja Regional Community Centre; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AYKHAN ISRAFILOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/aykhan-israfilov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/aykhan-israfilov-profile.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Labour rights activist; board member of the Labour Desk Confederation of Trade Unions; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AZER GASIMLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/azer-gasimli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Co-founder and director of the Institute of Political Management, detained on dubious charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”519.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ELVIN MUSTAFAYEV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/elvin-mustafayev\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elvin-mustafayev-profile.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Labour rights activist; member of the Labour Desk Confederation of Trade Unions; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”FAMIL KHALILOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/famil-khalilov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-5.png” alt=”Famil Khalilov A public activist with cerebral palsy, currently imprisoned after being deported from Sweden, known for his criticism of the government.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/famil-khalilov\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Civic activist with cerebral palsy, currently imprisoned after being deported from Sweden, known for his criticism of the government. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Civic activist and former investigation associate, currently imprisoned after criticizing government abuse of activists in an anonymous interview. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Office manager, group coordinator for Young Managers at the Institute of Democratic Initiatives (IDI); detained on spurious charges.<\/p>\n

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Pro-democracy activist and head of the Election Monitoring Alliance<\/p>\n

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Civil and labour rights activist; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

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Project Coordinator at the Institute of Democratic Initiatives (IDI); animal rights advocate; detained on spurious charges.<\/p>\n

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Human rights defender; founder of Defence Line; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”406.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ZABIL GAHRAMANOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/zabil-gahramanov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-3.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Bio for landing page: About Zabil Gahramanov<\/p>\n

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Social worker; founder and programme manager of the \u2018Ubuntu Social Work Association\u2019; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

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Human rights defender, detained on dubious charges.<\/p>\n

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Human rights defender, election monitoring expert, and chairman of the Institute for Civil Rights; imprisoned under bogus charges<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Journalists and Media Workers” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AHMAD MUKHTAR” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ahmad-mukhtar\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-17.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Freelance journalist and peace activist<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ALASGAR MAMMADLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/alasgar-mammadli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-11.png” alt=”Alasgar Mammadli The founder of Toplum TV and a media law expert, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, while his health condition raises serious concerns.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/alasgar-mammadli\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Founder of Toplum TV and a media law expert, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, while his health condition raises serious concerns. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ALI ZEYNALOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ali-zeynalov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-3.png” alt=”Ali Zeynalov A public activist and video creator, currently imprisoned on disputed smuggling charges, known for his work with independent media and youth journalism programs in Azerbaijan.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ali-zeynalov\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Civic activist and video producer, currently imprisoned on disputed smuggling charges, known for his work with independent media and youth journalism programs. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Independent journalist; editor-in-chief of Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AYSEL UMUDOVA” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/aysel-umudova\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square_post_2025_Aysel-Umudova.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Independent journalist and women\u2019s rights activist; worked for Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AYTAJ AHMADOVA” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/aytaj-ahmadova\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-8.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

News journalist working for Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”AZIZ ORUJOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/aziz-orujov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-15.png” alt=”Aziz Orujov is a journalist and founder of Channel 13, repeatedly arrested for his critical reporting on human rights in Azerbaijan.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/aziz-orujov\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Journalist and founder of Channel 13, repeatedly arrested for his critical reporting on human rights. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ELNARA GASIMOVA” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/elnara-gasimova\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-1.png” alt=”ELNARA GASIMOVA – journalist of Abzas Media” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/elnara-gasimova\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Courageous journalist working for Abzas Media, known for her contribution to investigations into corruption and her resilience in the face of repeated arrests and government pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”FARID ISMAYILOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/farid-ismayilov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-12.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Independent journalist of Toplum TV; in the past, cooperated with news outlets Pressklub and Kanal 13; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

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Political activist and freelance journalist; worked with various independent media outlets like Jam News, Mikroskop Media, and Meydan TV<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”HAFIZ BABALI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/hafiz-babali\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-10.png” alt=”Hafiz Babali An investigative journalist and corruption researcher, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, known for his critical reports on corruption in Azerbaijan.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/hafiz-babali\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Investigative journalist and corruption researcher, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, known for his critical reports on corruption. <\/span><\/p>\n

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News journalist working for Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”MAHHAMAD KEKALOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/mahhamad-kekalov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-4.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Journalist and disability rights activist; affiliated with Abzas Media; founder of "Kekalove Adaptive Fashion"; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”MUSHFIG JABBAROV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/mushfig-jabbarov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-11.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Multimedia journalist, video editor at Toplum TV; worked with RFE\/RL; detained on spurious charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”NATIG JAVADLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/natig-javadli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-6.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Journalist at Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”NARGIZ ABSALAMOVA” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/nargiz-absalamova\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-2.png” alt=”Nargiz Absalamova A journalist with Abzas Media, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, known for her investigative reports exposing government corruption in Azerbaijan.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/nargiz-absalamova\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Journalist with Abzas Media, currently imprisoned on disputed charges, known for her contribution to investigative reports exposing government corruption.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Anti-war activist, blogger, and freelance reporter for Meydan TV; founder of Orange Media; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

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News journalist working for Meydan TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

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Journalist, editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, was among several journalists being secretly monitored by the Azerbaijani government through their phones using Pegasus spyware. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Presenter and editor at Toplum TV; also worked for Radio Free Europe\/Radio Liberty and various Azerbaijani newspapers; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”SHAMSHAD AGHAYEV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/shamshad-aghayev\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-10.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Editor of news website Argument; cooperated with Meydan TV and hosted a programme on Toplum TV; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ULVI HASANLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ulvi-hasanli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/square_post1-1.png” alt=”Ulvi Hasanli square blue” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Director of Abzas Media, human rights defender and journalist, contributed alongside blogger Mehman Huseynov to investigations by Sancaq Production, focusing on corruption among government officials. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Azerbaijani journalist, educator, and civil society figure; Deputy Director of the Baku School of Journalism; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

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Prominent journalist; worked for Voice of America; active on Twitter documenting human rights abuse; imprisoned under bogus charges.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Politicians and Civic Activists” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”ALI KARIMLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ali-karimli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square_post_2025_Ali-Karimli.png” alt=”Ali Karimli square” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/bakhtiyar-hajiyev\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Azerbaijani opposition leader and the chairman of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”BAKHTIYAR HAJIYEV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/bakhtiyar-hajiyev\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1.png” alt=”BAKHTIYAR HAJIYEV – public activist” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/bakhtiyar-hajiyev\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Prominent civic activist known for his vocal criticism of the government, social campaigns, and numerous arrests related to his activism and political involvement. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Former diplomat imprisoned for protesting human rights violations and criticizing the government. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”NAZIM BAYDAMIRLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/nazim-baydamirli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-8.png” alt=”Nazim Baydamirli A former deputy and businessman, currently imprisoned on disputed charges stemming from his criticism of corruption and environmental issues.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/nazim-baydamirli\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Former MP and businessman, currently imprisoned on disputed charges stemming from his criticism of corruption and environmental issues. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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PFPA activist, currently serving a 13-year prison sentence on disputed charges, known for his role as the bodyguard of party leader Ali Karimli. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”RUSLAN IZZATLI” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ruslan-izzatli\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-9.png” alt=”Ruslan Izzatli A political activist and former leader of the D18 Movement, currently imprisoned on disputed charges related to his criticism of the government.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/ruslan-izzatli\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Political activist and former leader of the D18 Movement, currently imprisoned on disputed charges related to his criticism of the government. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pro-democracy opposition politician, repeatedly imprisoned on politically motivated charges since the 1998 presidential election. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Academic and Scholars” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”BAHRUZ SAMADOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/bahruz-samadov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/square_post1.png” alt=”Bahruz Samadov square blue” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/bahruz-samadov\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Peace activist and political scientist; PhD candidate at Charles University in Prague; imprisoned under the bogus charges.<\/span><\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”FARID MEHRALIZADE” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/farid-mehralizade\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/square_post1-12.png” alt=”Farid Mehralizade An Azerbaijani economist and former head of research at Unibank, currently imprisoned on disputed charges related to his independent economic analyses and criticism of government policies.” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/farid-mehralizade\/” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Economist and former head of a research team, currently imprisoned on disputed charges related to his independent economic analyses and criticism of government policies. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”FAZIL GASIMOV” url=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/political-prisoners\/fazil-gasimov\/” image=”https:\/\/free-anar.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile-19.png” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” box_shadow_style_image=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

an economist and academic<\/p>\n

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Independent researcher of Talysh origin and human rights defender<\/p>\n

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Professor of economics, corruption fighter, former EITI Board member, detained on dubious charges, denied essential medication and care. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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