BBC Azerbaijani - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: BBC Azerbaijani , News outlet

Incident date: February 20, 2025

Attack type:

  • Shutting down a media outlet / blocking an Internet site/ seizure of an entire print run

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: BBC

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

The Azerbaijani government has ordered the suspension of BBC News' Azerbaijani operation in the capital city, Baku. The BBC said in a statement on Thursday that it had made the "reluctant decision" to close its office in the country after receiving a verbal instruction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The corporation added that it "deeply" regrets "this restrictive move against press freedom".

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