Nargiz Absalamova

Affiliated media: Abzas Media , Journalist

Incident date: February 4, 2025

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Turan.az

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

Journalist Nargiz Abaslamova, held in Baku's Detention Center No. 1, was subjected to violence by a guard. While passing by the cell of her colleague Sevinj Vagifgizi, Abaslamova tried to greet her, reported on Abzas Media's Facebook page. However, guard Aygul Babaeva forcibly dragged Abaslamova away and deeply scratched the journalist's arm. Abaslamova stated that this is not the first time the mentioned guard has used force and been rude to journalists. A few days ago, Babaeva also used force against Sevinj Vagifgizi.