Zahra Kalantarova

Affiliated media: Freelance journalist

Incident date: May 7, 2021

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Radio Azadliq

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

In the centre of Baku near the tube station, a group of citizens tried to hold a protest, during which more than 15 people were detained. Journalists Nurlan Gahramanli (Libre), Zahra Kalantarova, Avaz Hafizli, and Vusala Gasangyzi, who were covering the protest, were attacked by police officers. They were also not allowed to film.