Azerbaijan: Intensified Crackdown
Authorities Stifle Critics, Impede Work of Independent Groups
![Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli is brought to the court after he has been abducted in Georgia and forcibly taken to neighboring Azerbaijan where he was detained in custody.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2018/201801wr_azerbaijan_human_rights.jpg?itok=0DnNVfip)
Authorities Stifle Critics, Impede Work of Independent Groups
Lack of Meaningful Accountability for Police Violence
Repressive Laws, Charges Against Critics, Impunity for Abuse
Regressive Laws Adopted; No Action to Create Constitutional Court
Migration, Terrorism Responses Should Reflect Core Values
Extrajudicial Killings, Arbitrary Detentions, Migration Crisis
Regional Leaders Should End Repressive Policies
Prominent Critic Detained; Possible War Crimes in Yemen
Unlawful Attacks in Yemen; Discrimination Against Women, Religious Minorities
Legislative Progress on Torture, Women’s Rights
High Court Struck Down Abusive DNA Law