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Media reports indicate cases of Azerbaijani citizens being forcibly sent to the war in Ukraine
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Media reports indicate cases of Azerbaijani citizens being forcibly sent to the war in Ukraine
13 February 2026

Azerbaijani citizen Ramin Mamedov died during military operations in Ukraine while fighting on the Russian side. His body was returned to his homeland.

A Crimean Tatar has been arrested on charges of involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir
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A Crimean Tatar has been arrested on charges of involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir
13 February 2026

A Simferopol court has ordered the pretrial detention of 42-year-old Crimean Tatar Nariman Seytaliev. His arrest followed a search of his home in the village of Glubokiy Yar in the Bakhchisaray district. Seytaliev is charged with organizing the activities of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an organization banned in Russia.

Azerbaijan sees growing number of convictions of compatriots abroad
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Azerbaijan sees growing number of convictions of compatriots abroad
12 February 2026

Human Rights Watch reports an increase in cases of in absentia convictions in Azerbaijan. HRW Deputy Director for Europe and Central Asia, Giorgi Gogia, stated that Baku is intensifying its campaign of "cross-border repression."

A Dagestani resident will be tried under the article on
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A Dagestani resident will be tried under the article on "confidential cooperation with foreigners."
11 February 2026

Mirzabeg Murtazaliev, a 24-year-old system administrator from the Dagestani village of Botlikh, is under investigation under a new article of the Russian Criminal Code on confidential cooperation with foreigners. His case has been referred to the Supreme Court of Dagestan.

NIYSO: Chechen deported to Russia subjected to torture
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NIYSO: Chechen deported to Russia subjected to torture
10 February 2026

Zelim Makhauri, a Chechen deported from the United States to Russia, faces deportation to Ukraine, according to the opposition Telegram channel NIYSO. It is alleged that after his extradition to Russia two weeks ago, he was allegedly abducted by security forces in Moscow and taken to Grozny.

Azerbaijan Extends Pretrial Detention of Leader of Largest Opposition Party
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Azerbaijan Extends Pretrial Detention of Leader of Largest Opposition Party
10 February 2026

A Baku court has extended the pretrial detention of Ali Karimli, chairman of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), by four months. He is charged under Article 278.1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for actions aimed at the violent seizure of power or overthrowing the constitutional order.

Gulu Mammadli asked the US Vice President to support Azerbaijani political prisoners
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Gulu Mammadli asked the US Vice President to support Azerbaijani political prisoners
9 February 2026

Human rights activist Gulu Mammadli called on US Vice President J.D. Vance to facilitate the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, mentioning opposition leader Ali Karimli. Vance plans to visit Baku on February 10, following his visit to Armenia.

An arrested Azerbaijani opposition figure expressed gratitude for the creation of a committee to protect his rights
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An arrested Azerbaijani opposition figure expressed gratitude for the creation of a committee to protect his rights
8 February 2026

Ali Karimli, the leader of the opposition Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who is under arrest, expressed gratitude to public figures, lawyers, and politicians for the formation of a committee to protect his rights. He noted that, given the current repression, this action requires significant civic courage and thanked Azerbaijan's "defiant intelligentsia" for their support.

NIYSO: Man Kidnapped in Chechnya to Be Sent to the
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NIYSO: Man Kidnapped in Chechnya to Be Sent to the "SVO"
6 February 2026

Activists from the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO have reported the kidnapping of Usman Arbashev from Alkhan-Kala, which they claim was carried out with the intent of forcibly sending him to war in Ukraine.

Azerbaijan has announced lengthy and life sentences for the leaders of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
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Azerbaijan has announced lengthy and life sentences for the leaders of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
5 February 2026

Today, the Baku Military Court announced the sentences for members of the former leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh, the unrecognized republic that came under Azerbaijani control. In Baku, the defendants are referred to as "Armenian separatists" and were charged with crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, terrorist financing, and more.