Baku
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Leaked Documents Reveal Baku’s Strategy Behind ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Campaign Amid OTS Summit
Freshly leaked files expose Azerbaijan’s Presidential Administration as the architect and financier of the ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative, while Baku simultaneously hosts the Turkic States’ Elders summit—illustrating the nation’s dual-track approach to regional influence.
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France Urges Azerbaijan to Release Armenian Prisoners, Sign Peace Treaty
Anne Boillon, the French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, has publicly reiterated France’s position on the necessity of signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the release of all Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, echoing the sentiments of the French…
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European Parliament Demands Baku Release Armenian Captives Amid Rights Concerns
The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution urging Azerbaijan to immediately release Armenian prisoners, citing human rights abuses and unfair trials.
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Torture Reports of Armenian Detainees in Baku Spark Investigation Calls
Reports of Armenian detainee torture in Baku prompt calls for investigation. EU Commissioner acknowledges concerns, urges Azerbaijan action.
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European Parliament to Discuss Armenian POWs Held in Baku at March 12 Plenary Session
The European Parliament will discuss the issue of Armenian prisoners of war illegally held in Baku on March 12.
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Azerbaijan Seeks to Close Red Cross and UN Offices in Baku
Azerbaijan reportedly seeks to terminate operations of Red Cross and UN agencies in Baku, alleging espionage and corruption.
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Armenian MFA on POWs in Baku, Delayed US Border Team: ‘Concrete Steps Unsatisfactory’
Armenian Deputy FM Paruyr Hovhannisyan addresses POW issue in Baku and delay of US border control team, stating current steps are ‘unsatisfactory’.
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Baku Sham Trial of Nagorno-Karabakh POWs Postponed Due to Weather
The Baku trial of Nagorno-Karabakh’s former leaders, widely seen as a sham, has been postponed due to bad weather.
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Ruben Vardanyan’s Fabricated Trial Begins in Baku Amid Allegations of Political Motivation
The trial of Ruben Vardanyan, former State Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, has started in Baku amid allegations of politically motivated charges.
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Second Hearing in Politically Motivated Case Against Nagorno-Karabakh Leaders Held in Baku
The second hearing in the politically motivated case against former leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh took place on January 21, 2025, in Baku. According to Azerbaijani media, the trial was held in a military court under the presidency of Judge Zeynal Aghayev.…
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Dubai-Moscow Flight: Intoxicated Passenger Forces Aeroflot Emergency Landing in Baku
An Aeroflot flight en route from Dubai to Moscow was compelled to make an unscheduled landing in Baku following the disruptive behavior of a passenger. The airline confirmed that the flight’s captain made the decision to divert to Baku’s Heydar…
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Milli Majlis decides not to have ties with French parliamentarians
Baku regularly accuses Paris of “destabilizing the South Caucasus,” “unilateral approach and pro-Armenian position,” and “arming Armenia.” Yerevan and Paris counter that France only provides defensive equipment to Armenia. Azerbaijan’s newly elected parliament will not establish ties with the French…