The sentencing of Bahruz Samadov and the rise of post-war paranoia in Azerbaijan

The sentencing of Bahruz Samadov and the rise of post-war paranoia in Azerbaijan

Samadov wanted peace; his government gave him prisonOriginally published on Global VoicesImage by Arzu Geybullayeva, created using Canva Pro. On June 23, the Baku Grave Crimes Court sentenced Bahruz Samadov, a peaceful dissident whose case illustrates the regime's stance on opposition, to 15 years in prison. Samadov was detained on August 21, 2024. Two days later, accused of conspiring against the state by communicating with Armenian nationals o…