Nazakat Mammadova, sentenced to 13 years for espionage, was accused of using her media role to engage with Russian intelligence, claims she was merely attending conferences.
Azerbaijan's State Security Service alleges Mammadova's YouTube broadcasts were pro-Russian, fueling accusations that overshadow her defense of traveling for legitimate professional reasons.
Human rights advocates argue that Mammadova's sentencing reflects a broader trend in Azerbaijan, where authorities have increasingly targeted journalists under politically charged pretenses.
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the charges against Mammadova as "fabricated" and "politicized," highlighting a disturbing pattern of journalist repression in Azerbaijan.
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