After 538 days in prison, Azeri investigative journalist Kahdija Ismayilova was freed, but is still facing a probation sentence and a travel ban. The legal actions against the journalists are widely seen as politically motivated. ECPMF supports her case.
Khadija Ismayilova (photo:Lisoynizami, Xədicə İsmayılova 1, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Khadija Ismayilova, renowned investigative journalist for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, is an example for the global media freedom community. The journalist is known for her deep investigations covering corruption – and critical statements concerning Azerbaijan’s Presidential family. This resulted in…
