Intimidation and self-censorship rises amid increases in arrests and detentions of online journalists
Freedom House
31 October 2015
Ranked 188th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
Ranked 183rd in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2014
Social networks used to sidestep government censorship and mobilize protesters
Freedom House
1 May 2014
"Restrictive laws target free expression online"
Committee to Protect Journalists
11 February 2014
Ranked 160th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
Authorities lay narcotics and weapons possession, hooliganism, and treason charges against critical journalists
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
The current document is a preliminary version of the groundbreaking review of the implementation of the Council of Europe commitments vis-à-vis fundamental freedoms in Azerbaijan. The final version of the report will be launched in October, during fourth session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety
25 June 2013
Ranked 177th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
"Journalists are threatened and assaulted with impunity"
Freedom House
16 January 2013
Eurovision 2012 was a battle ground for free expression
Reporters Without Borders
2 May 2012
Journalist Eynulla Fatullayev praises international community for its sustained support leading to his release
Committee to Protect Journalists
22 February 2012
Social media under surveillance, netizens jailed for promoting demonstrations
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012
"More than 50 domestic and foreign journalists were harassed or attacked in 2011"
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2012