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| name = Elnara Gasimova | name = Elnara Gasimova
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| native_name = Elnarə Qasımova | native_name = Elnarə Qasımova
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'''Elnara Gasimova''' (born February 5, 1996, in ]) is an Azerbaijani reporter, ], and ]. Since 2018, she has worked with various independent and critical media outlets, including "Açıq Azərbaycan", ], ], BBC Azerbaijan, Mikroskop Media, and ]. '''Elnara Gasimova''' (born February 5, 1996, in ]) is an Azerbaijani reporter, ], and ]. Since 2018, she has worked with various independent and critical media outlets, including "Açıq Azərbaycan", ], ], BBC Azerbaijan, Mikroskop Media, and ].


On January 13, 2024, Elnara Gasimova, who had faced repeated harassment, pressure, and detention due to her journalistic activities, was detained at the Main Police Department of Baku City. She was summoned to testify as a ] in the "AbzasMedia case" but was subsequently charged under Article 206.3.2 of the ] (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) and arrested. Her detention has been strongly criticized by numerous local and international ] defenders and institutions. On January 13, 2024, Elnara Gasimova, who had faced repeated harassment, pressure, and detention due to her journalistic activities, was detained at the Main Police Department of Baku City. She was summoned to testify as a ] in the "AbzasMedia case" but was subsequently charged under Article 206.3.2 of the ] (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) and arrested.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-30 |title=Məhkəmə Elnarə Qasımova barədə qərar verib |url=https://report.az/hadise/mehkeme-elnare-qasimova-barede-qerar-verib/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Report İnformasiya Agentliyi |language=az}}</ref> Her detention has been strongly criticized by numerous local and international ] defenders and institutions.


She is currently held in Investigation Detention Center No. 1. She is currently held in Investigation Detention Center No. 1.
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Elnara Gasimova, who covered the protest action of feminists in 2021, was detained by the officers of the Khazar District Police Department along with her colleagues. A recording of them being threatened and subjected to violence in the office has been released.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/5993562.html |title=Polis idarəsində zorakılığa məruz qalan fəallar ekspertizadan keçiblər |date=2021-08-06 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref> Elnara Gasimova, who covered the protest action of feminists in 2021, was detained by the officers of the Khazar District Police Department along with her colleagues. A recording of them being threatened and subjected to violence in the office has been released.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/5993562.html |title=Polis idarəsində zorakılığa məruz qalan fəallar ekspertizadan keçiblər |date=2021-08-06 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref>


Gasimova has mainly worked for Abzas Media, an independent media platform focusing on investigative journalism concerning government officials in Azerbaijan, particularly alleged corruption in reconstruction efforts in ] since 2020. Between 2022 and 2023, Abzas Media investigated the family members of Azerbaijani President ], Foreign Minister ], the head of the Presidential Security Service ], and the head of the State Security Service ]. They also published reports on tenders linked to the ] and ]. The "Unsolved Crimes" series featured research on various individuals, including former metro chief Taghi Ahmadov, former rector of ] Nurlana Aliyeva, former commander of the 1st Army Corps ], former mayor of Baku ], former deputy ], former Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources ], and current Minister of Finance ], highlighting uninvestigated crimes. Gasimova has mainly worked for Abzas Media, an independent media platform focusing on investigative journalism concerning government officials in Azerbaijan, particularly alleged corruption in reconstruction efforts in ] since 2020. Between 2022 and 2023, Abzas Media investigated the family members of Azerbaijani President ], Foreign Minister ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Xarici işlər naziri Ceyhun Bayramovun ailə sərvəti |url=https://abzas.org/2023/7/xarici-islr-naziri-ceyhun-bayadcbdaba-3/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Abzas.net |language=az}}</ref> the head of the Presidential Security Service ], and the head of the State Security Service ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prezidentin ailə üzvlərinə məxsus şirkət Qarabağda əkin-biçinlə məşğul olur |url=https://abzas.org/2022/6/prezidentin-ail%C9%99-uzvl%C9%99rin%C9%99-m%C9%99xsus-sirk%C9%99t-qarabagda-%C9%99kin-bicinl%C9%99-m%C9%99sgul-olur-arasdirma/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Abzas.net |language=az}}</ref> They also published reports on tenders linked to the ] <ref>{{Cite web |title=Araşdırma: Heydər Əliyev Fondunun Şuşanın "satınalma"sındakı rolu |url=https://abzas.org/2022/11/arasdrma-heydr-liyev-fondude86dcb9-9/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Abzas.net |language=az}}</ref> and ] <ref>{{Cite web |title=Prezidentin ailə üzvlərinə məxsus şirkət Ağdamda ev tikir |url=https://abzas.org/2022/12/agdamda-prezidentin-ail-uzvl4d85b25d-d/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Abzas.net |language=az}}</ref>. The "Unsolved Crimes" series featured research on various individuals, including former metro chief Taghi Ahmadov, former rector of ] Nurlana Aliyeva, former commander of the 1st Army Corps ], former mayor of Baku ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE9jHRs8SWY |title=Hacıbala Abutalıbov Ramiz Mehdiyevdən niyə üzr istəyib? |date=2023-06-26 |last=AbzasMedia |access-date=2024-12-05 |via=YouTube}}</ref>, former deputy ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXqlosYZw-s |title=Əfv komissiyasının üzvü olan deputatın adı cinayət işində keçir |date=2023-10-31 |last=AbzasMedia |access-date=2024-12-05 |via=YouTube}}</ref>, former Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-NZ1bGc0zM |title=Keçmiş nazir "ölü canlar"a maaş yazmaqda ittiham olunub |date=2023-11-10 |last=AbzasMedia |access-date=2024-12-05 |via=YouTube}}</ref>, and current Minister of Finance ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1fsNCw9Kp0 |title="Samir Şərifov da məhkəmədə mənim yanımda oturmalıdır" |date=2023-05-26 |last=AbzasMedia |access-date=2024-12-05 |via=YouTube}}</ref>, highlighting uninvestigated crimes.


== Arrest and detention == == Arrest and detention ==
On November 20, 2023, Ulvi Hasanli, the ] of Abzas Media, was detained near his home while heading to the ] for an international trip.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fərhadoğlu |first=Tapdıq |date=2023-11-20 |title=“AbzasMedia”nın direktoru saxlanılıb |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7362164.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> He was taken to the Main Police Department of Baku city, where searches were conducted at both his residence and the Abzas Media office. Hasanli's lawyer, Zibeyda Sadigova, stated that during a five-hour search at the office, the police allegedly discovered 40,000 euros.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=The arrest of Ulvi Hasanli and office raids at 'AbzasMedia': a blow to press freedom in Azerbaijan |url=https://www.meydan.tv/en/article/the-arrest-of-ulvi-hasanli-and-office-raids-at-abzasmedia-a-blow-to-press-freedom-in-azerbaijan/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=MEYDAN.TV |language=en-US}}</ref> That same night, ], the editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, was detained by police at ] upon her return from ], and her apartment was searched.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bayramova |first=Pərvanə |date=2023-11-21 |title=Abzas Medianın baş redaktorunun hava limanında saxlanıldığı bildirilir |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7363233.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> Both journalists were charged under Article 206.3.2 of the ] (smuggling with a preliminary arrangement by a group of persons) and placed in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fərhadoğlu |first=Tapdıq |date=2023-11-21 |title=Məhkəmə Abzas Media xəbər saytının direktoru və baş redaktoru barədə həbs qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7364326.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> On November 20, 2023, Ulvi Hasanli, the ] of Abzas Media, was detained near his home while heading to the ] for an international trip.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fərhadoğlu |first=Tapdıq |date=2023-11-20 |title="AbzasMedia"nın direktoru saxlanılıb |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7362164.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> He was taken to the Main Police Department of Baku city, where searches were conducted at both his residence and the Abzas Media office. Hasanli's lawyer, Zibeyda Sadigova, stated that during a five-hour search at the office, the police allegedly discovered 40,000 euros.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=The arrest of Ulvi Hasanli and office raids at 'AbzasMedia': a blow to press freedom in Azerbaijan |url=https://www.meydan.tv/en/article/the-arrest-of-ulvi-hasanli-and-office-raids-at-abzasmedia-a-blow-to-press-freedom-in-azerbaijan/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=MEYDAN.TV |language=en-US}}</ref> That same night, ], the editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, was detained by police at ] upon her return from ], and her apartment was searched.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bayramova |first=Pərvanə |date=2023-11-21 |title=Abzas Medianın baş redaktorunun hava limanında saxlanıldığı bildirilir |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7363233.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> Both journalists were charged under Article 206.3.2 of the ] (smuggling with a preliminary arrangement by a group of persons) and placed in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fərhadoğlu |first=Tapdıq |date=2023-11-21 |title=Məhkəmə Abzas Media xəbər saytının direktoru və baş redaktoru barədə həbs qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7364326.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref>


Elnara Gasimova was interrogated twice as a witness in connection with the "Abzas Media" case—on November 24, 2023,<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7368719.html |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova Abzas Media işi ilə bağlı dindirilib |date=2023-11-24 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref> and January 13, 2024.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Mübariz |first=Nigar |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7438580.html |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova "Abzas Media" işi ilə bağlı yenidən BŞBPİ-yə çağırılıb |date=2024-01-13 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref> During her last summons on January 13, 2024, she was arrested as a suspect.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |date=2024-01-13 |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova saxlanılıb |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7438648.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> Before being interrogated, she stated: Elnara Gasimova was interrogated twice as a witness in connection with the "Abzas Media" case—on November 24, 2023,<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7368719.html |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova Abzas Media işi ilə bağlı dindirilib |date=2023-11-24 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref> and January 13, 2024.<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Mübariz |first=Nigar |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7438580.html |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova "Abzas Media" işi ilə bağlı yenidən BŞBPİ-yə çağırılıb |date=2024-01-13 |language=az |access-date=2024-07-27 |via=]}}</ref> During her last summons on January 13, 2024, she was arrested as a suspect.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quliyeva |first=Ülviyyə |date=2024-01-13 |title=Jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova saxlanılıb |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7438648.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> Before being interrogated, she stated:
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On January 15, 2024, Elnara Gasimova was formally charged under Article 206.3.2 (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) of the ], and the charge was announced to her.<ref>{{multiref2 |{{Cite web |date=2024-01-15 |title=Məhkəmə jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova barəsində 2 ay 17 gün müddətində həbs qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://abzas.org/2024/1/mhkm-jurnalist-elnar-qasmfb68ab69-e/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}} |{{cite news |last1=Bayramova |first1=Pərvanə |last2=Mübariz |first2=Nigar |date=2024-01-15 |title=Məhkəmə jurnalist barəsində 2 ay 17 gün həbs-qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7440434.html |trans-title=The court sentenced the journalist to 2 months and 17 days in prison |language=az |access-date=2024-08-19 |newspaper=] }}}}</ref> On the same day, the Baku City Khatai District Court ordered her arrest for 2 months, until March 13, 2024. On March 7, 2024, the court extended her detention by 3 months, until June 13, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-07|title=Jurnalistlər Hafiz Babalı və Elnarə Qasımovanın həbs müddətləri 3 ay uzadılıb |url=https://abzas.info/2024/3/jurnalistlr-hafiz-babal-v-e71e3518d-0/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> During a trial held on June 10, 2024, her detention was further extended for another 2 months.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-10 |title=Elnarə Qasımovanın həbs müddəti 2 ay, Hafiz Babalının isə 1 ay uzadılıb |url=https://abzas.org/2024/6/elnar-qasmovann-hbs-muddt871a073c-b/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> The investigation is being conducted by the Serious Crimes Investigation Department of the Main Police Department of Baku City. Gasimova is currently detained in the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center. She has stated in her statements to the investigation and in court that she does not accept the charge, claims she is not guilty, and believes she is being punished for her journalistic activities. On January 15, 2024, Elnara Gasimova was formally charged under Article 206.3.2 (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) of the ], and the charge was announced to her.<ref>{{multiref2 |{{Cite web |date=2024-01-15 |title=Məhkəmə jurnalist Elnarə Qasımova barəsində 2 ay 17 gün müddətində həbs qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://abzas.org/2024/1/mhkm-jurnalist-elnar-qasmfb68ab69-e/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}} |{{cite news |last1=Bayramova |first1=Pərvanə |last2=Mübariz |first2=Nigar |date=2024-01-15 |title=Məhkəmə jurnalist barəsində 2 ay 17 gün həbs-qətimkan tədbiri seçib |url=https://www.amerikaninsesi.org/a/7440434.html |trans-title=The court sentenced the journalist to 2 months and 17 days in prison |language=az |access-date=2024-08-19 |newspaper=] }}}}</ref> On the same day, the Baku City Khatai District Court ordered her arrest for 2 months, until March 13, 2024. On March 7, 2024, the court extended her detention by 3 months, until June 13, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-07|title=Jurnalistlər Hafiz Babalı və Elnarə Qasımovanın həbs müddətləri 3 ay uzadılıb |url=https://abzas.info/2024/3/jurnalistlr-hafiz-babal-v-e71e3518d-0/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> During a trial held on June 10, 2024, her detention was further extended for another 2 months.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-10 |title=Elnarə Qasımovanın həbs müddəti 2 ay, Hafiz Babalının isə 1 ay uzadılıb |url=https://abzas.org/2024/6/elnar-qasmovann-hbs-muddt871a073c-b/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=az}}</ref> The investigation is being conducted by the Serious Crimes Investigation Department of the Main Police Department of Baku City. Gasimova is currently detained in the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center. She has stated in her statements to the investigation and in court that she does not accept the charge, claims she is not guilty, and believes she is being punished for her journalistic activities.


The ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-06 |title=Azerbaijan: Abzas Media’s journalist Elnara Gasimova arrested by the government |url=https://europeanjournalists.org/blog/2024/02/06/azerbaijan-the-efj-calls-on-the-government-to-stop-the-crackdown-on-independent-media/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1747211167481626961 |user=RSF_inter |title=#Azerbaijan: Elnara Gasimova of @AbzasMedia & Shahin Rzayev of @JAMnewsCaucasus are 8th & 9th on the list of imprisoned journalists which has been growing since 20 November. RSF calls on the 🇦🇿 government to stop this hunt for journalists and release them immediately. |date=2024-01-16 |access-date=2024-07-27}}</ref> the ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Azerbaijan extends pretrial detentions of journalists facing currency charges |url=https://cpj.org/2024/07/azerbaijan-extends-pretrial-detentions-of-journalists-facing-currency-smuggling-charges/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum<ref>{{Cite web |title=Statement on the Civil Society Situation on the Day of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Elections |website=] |url=https://eap-csf.eu/project/statement-by-the-eastern-partnership-civil-society-forum-steering-committee-on-the-civil-society-situation-on-the-day-of-azerbaijans-presidential-elections/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref> have all called on the Azerbaijani government to release Elnara Gasimova and her colleagues. The ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-06 |title=Azerbaijan: Abzas Media's journalist Elnara Gasimova arrested by the government |url=https://europeanjournalists.org/blog/2024/02/06/azerbaijan-the-efj-calls-on-the-government-to-stop-the-crackdown-on-independent-media/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1747211167481626961 |user=RSF_inter |title=#Azerbaijan: Elnara Gasimova of @AbzasMedia & Shahin Rzayev of @JAMnewsCaucasus are 8th & 9th on the list of imprisoned journalists which has been growing since 20 November. RSF calls on the 🇦🇿 government to stop this hunt for journalists and release them immediately. |date=2024-01-16 |access-date=2024-07-27}}</ref> the ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=Azerbaijan extends pretrial detentions of journalists facing currency charges |url=https://cpj.org/2024/07/azerbaijan-extends-pretrial-detentions-of-journalists-facing-currency-smuggling-charges/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum<ref>{{Cite web |title=Statement on the Civil Society Situation on the Day of Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections |website=] |date=7 February 2024 |url=https://eap-csf.eu/project/statement-by-the-eastern-partnership-civil-society-forum-steering-committee-on-the-civil-society-situation-on-the-day-of-azerbaijans-presidential-elections/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref> have all called on the Azerbaijani government to release Elnara Gasimova and her colleagues.


== See also == == See also ==

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Elnara Gasimova
Elnarə Qasımova
Born (1996-02-05) 5 February 1996 (age 28)
Baku, Azerbaijan
OccupationJournalist

Elnara Gasimova

Elnara Gasimova (born February 5, 1996, in Baku) is an Azerbaijani reporter, journalist, and political prisoner. Since 2018, she has worked with various independent and critical media outlets, including "Açıq Azərbaycan", Meydan TV, Voice of America (VOA), BBC Azerbaijan, Mikroskop Media, and Abzas Media.

On January 13, 2024, Elnara Gasimova, who had faced repeated harassment, pressure, and detention due to her journalistic activities, was detained at the Main Police Department of Baku City. She was summoned to testify as a witness in the "AbzasMedia case" but was subsequently charged under Article 206.3.2 of the Criminal Code (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) and arrested. Her detention has been strongly criticized by numerous local and international human rights defenders and institutions.

She is currently held in Investigation Detention Center No. 1.

Early life and education

Elnara Gasimova was born on February 5, 1996, in Baku. She graduated from Baku State College of Communication and Transport in 2014 and Baku School of Journalism in 2016. She has been involved in journalism since 2018, working with several independent media outlets. Since October 2023, she has been producing videos for "Abzas Media".

Journalism career

Elnara Gasimova, who covered the protest action of feminists in 2021, was detained by the officers of the Khazar District Police Department along with her colleagues. A recording of them being threatened and subjected to violence in the office has been released.

Gasimova has mainly worked for Abzas Media, an independent media platform focusing on investigative journalism concerning government officials in Azerbaijan, particularly alleged corruption in reconstruction efforts in Karabakh since 2020. Between 2022 and 2023, Abzas Media investigated the family members of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, the head of the Presidential Security Service Baylar Eyyubov, and the head of the State Security Service Ali Naghiyev. They also published reports on tenders linked to the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and PASHA Holding . The "Unsolved Crimes" series featured research on various individuals, including former metro chief Taghi Ahmadov, former rector of Baku Slavic University Nurlana Aliyeva, former commander of the 1st Army Corps Hikmat Hasanov, former mayor of Baku Hajibala Abutalybov, former deputy Elmira Akhundova, former Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Huseyngulu Baghirov, and current Minister of Finance Samir Sharifov, highlighting uninvestigated crimes.

Arrest and detention

On November 20, 2023, Ulvi Hasanli, the CEO of Abzas Media, was detained near his home while heading to the airport for an international trip. He was taken to the Main Police Department of Baku city, where searches were conducted at both his residence and the Abzas Media office. Hasanli's lawyer, Zibeyda Sadigova, stated that during a five-hour search at the office, the police allegedly discovered 40,000 euros. That same night, Sevinj Vagifgizi, the editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, was detained by police at Heydar Aliyev International Airport upon her return from Istanbul, and her apartment was searched. Both journalists were charged under Article 206.3.2 of the Criminal Code (smuggling with a preliminary arrangement by a group of persons) and placed in pre-trial detention.

Elnara Gasimova was interrogated twice as a witness in connection with the "Abzas Media" case—on November 24, 2023, and January 13, 2024. During her last summons on January 13, 2024, she was arrested as a suspect. Before being interrogated, she stated:

"I don't think they called me for questioning. They will arrest me. Knowing this, I go prepared. Despite so many arrests, Abzas Media continued to operate. It seems that even with my arrest, they intend to shut down Abzas Media entirely."

On January 15, 2024, Elnara Gasimova was formally charged under Article 206.3.2 (smuggling on preliminary arrangement by group of persons) of the Criminal Code, and the charge was announced to her. On the same day, the Baku City Khatai District Court ordered her arrest for 2 months, until March 13, 2024. On March 7, 2024, the court extended her detention by 3 months, until June 13, 2024. During a trial held on June 10, 2024, her detention was further extended for another 2 months. The investigation is being conducted by the Serious Crimes Investigation Department of the Main Police Department of Baku City. Gasimova is currently detained in the Baku Pre-trial Detention Center. She has stated in her statements to the investigation and in court that she does not accept the charge, claims she is not guilty, and believes she is being punished for her journalistic activities.

The European Federation of Journalists, Reporters Without Borders, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum have all called on the Azerbaijani government to release Elnara Gasimova and her colleagues.

See also

References

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  2. Quliyeva, Ülviyyə (2021-08-06). Polis idarəsində zorakılığa məruz qalan fəallar ekspertizadan keçiblər (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2024-07-27 – via Voice of America.
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  18. "Elnara Gasimova: the story of an independent journalist's arrest". MEYDAN.TV. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  20. "Jurnalistlər Hafiz Babalı və Elnarə Qasımovanın həbs müddətləri 3 ay uzadılıb". Abzas Media (in Azerbaijani). 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
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  22. "Azerbaijan: Abzas Media's journalist Elnara Gasimova arrested by the government". European Federation of Journalists. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  23. @RSF_inter (2024-01-16). "#Azerbaijan: Elnara Gasimova of @AbzasMedia & Shahin Rzayev of @JAMnewsCaucasus are 8th & 9th on the list of imprisoned journalists which has been growing since 20 November. RSF calls on the 🇦🇿 government to stop this hunt for journalists and release them immediately" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-07-27 – via Twitter.
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