Personally, I have been supporting peace between #Azerbaijan and #Armenia for quite a long time — even in the middle of the 2020 war. Even though we, the supporters of peace, have faced various forms of pressure - including insults, humiliation, and even physical persecution -

Made it to #Gummersbach (despite DB delays) for the event Independent Journalism in Times of Crisis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Spoke with @yavuzbaydar.bsky.social & Hazrat Bahar on the challenges facing exile media today.

Here is our latest explainer video. While President Ilham Aliyev’s former son-in-law plans to launch a casino at his Sea Breeze resort—despite gambling being officially banned under local law—pro-government media outlets have already begun promoting the supposed “benefits” of the casino business.

#Talysh researcher Igbal Abilov sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges of treason. Abilov is the editor-in-chief of the "Talysh National Academy News" online magazine, which publishes researchs related to the Talysh people. He denies accusations #Azerbaijan #crackdown credits:Ulviyya Ali

Took this selfie yesterday — a day full of panels and discussions. Day two has just started, and I’m hoping to find some time to explore the city today :) #CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy

Boris Johnson also joined the Summit — at least online :) Now we listen to his live interview with Gordon Repinski on managing the new world order. #CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy

The first question to the Netherlands' former Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren: "Do you think that NATO is dead?" #CDS2025 #DefendDemocracy

The Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković answers to questions of Gordon Repinski on Europe's defence of Ukraine #CDS2025

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, shares updates on peace talks at the #Copenhagen Democracy Summit. He responds to questions from Anders Fogh Rasmussen. “If Putin refuses to come to Turkey, it will be the final signal that Russia is not ready for negotiations.” #CDS2025

Another city I’m visiting for the first time this year — and it’s also a work trip! :) Just arrived in Copenhagen to attend the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

Ulviyya Ali says: "They have put handcuffs on the media." credit: Fargana Novruzova

I don’t remember the number of news stories covering the detention of journalists and activists from Azerbaijan that I have reported for @occrp.org over the past 1.5 years. Since Nov. 2023, we have been experiencing a never-ending crackdown. Now, Ulviyya Ali has also become a journalist behind bars

The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has arrived in Baku and was officially welcomed. A closed meeting is now being held between Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Pezeshkian. #Iran #Azerbaijan #SouthCausasus

At Exile Talks by @correctiv.org — listening to @thousandfriend.bsky.social, @candundar.bsky.social and Sergey Lukashevsky talk about how the authoritarian playbook plays out in Russia, Turkey & the US. Chilling parallels, but also powerful reminders of resistance. #ExileTalks #PressFreedom

Attending an interesting panel on "Philanthropic support for journalism that aligns with foundation program and priority areas" here at the Hotel Brufani! #journalism #philanthropy #Perugia #ijf25

Besides the festival, we also enjoy the amazing Italian homemade wine :) #Perugia #Italy #ijf25

For the first time, I am attending the Perugia International Journalism Festival. It is nice and exciting to be in Perugia. I am looking forward to hearing more from colleagues around the world. #Perugia #ijf25