{"id":29755,"date":"2026-09-30T10:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=29755"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:27:01","slug":"amnesty-calls-for-immediate-release-of-azerbaijani-activist-bahruz-samadov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=29755","title":{"rendered":"Amnesty Calls for Immediate Release of Azerbaijani Activist Bahruz Samadov"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2014 Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of Azerbaijani researcher and peace activist Bahruz Samadov following reports that he harmed himself during a Supreme Court hearing.<\/p>\n

Amnesty said Samadov remains imprisoned in Azerbaijan in connection with his activities as a researcher and peace advocate.<\/p>\n

The organization said he reportedly harmed himself during a recent Supreme Court hearing.<\/p>\n

Amnesty is calling on Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that Samadov receives appropriate medical and psychological care.<\/p>\n

The organization also urged authorities to release him immediately if his detention is connected solely to his peaceful research, expression or advocacy.<\/p>\n

Samadov has written and spoken about political developments and peace-related issues in Azerbaijan and the wider region.<\/p>\n

Amnesty said his prosecution raises concerns concerning freedom of expression and the treatment of peaceful activists.<\/p>\n

The organization said Azerbaijani authorities should ensure that people facing criminal proceedings receive fair-trial guarantees.<\/p>\n

Amnesty also called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Samadov’s reported self-harm.<\/p>\n

The organization said any investigation should be independent and capable of establishing whether his detention conditions or treatment contributed to the incident.<\/p>\n

The case has attracted attention from international human-rights organizations because of Samadov’s work as a researcher and peace activist.<\/p>\n

Amnesty is urging authorities to ensure that detainees have access to lawyers, medical professionals and appropriate family contact.<\/p>\n

The organization said peaceful expression and research should not be treated as criminal conduct.<\/p>\n

It also called on Azerbaijan to respect its international human-rights obligations concerning freedom of expression and fair trials.<\/p>\n

The case remains under judicial consideration in Azerbaijan, while international rights organizations continue to call for Samadov’s release.<\/p>\n

Amnesty said the reported incident highlights the need for authorities to address the conditions under which imprisoned activists are held.<\/p>\n

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Disclaimer<\/h3>\n

This article is based on Amnesty International’s September 2026 reporting concerning Bahruz Samadov. Information about his detention, court proceedings and reported self-harm is attributed to Amnesty International and other cited accounts and has not been independently verified by HRNW.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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