The Caucasus Digest

Are there any free journalists left in Azerbaijan?

July 30, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, Robin Fabbro, Mariam Nikuradze, and Javid Agha sat down to discuss the recent sentencing of several journalists from Azerbaijani independent media outlet Toplum TV. The three discuss the state of media in Azerbaijan and the country's continued persecution and crackdown on independent media and journalists, resulting in the arrest of over 30 journalists since 2023. Read more: Azerbaijan prison dispatches: isolation, self-harm, silence — the psychological toll of detention 'The state plans to end my life' — Bahruz Samadov calls for solidarity in prison letter Opinion | By imprisoning Abzas Media, Azerbaijan has turned its prisons into newsrooms If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.

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