Affiliated media: xeberal.az, News portal

Incident date: July 16, 2024

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Meydan.tv

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

The Media Development Agency (MIA) has applied to the court to terminate the activities of three media organisations—xeberal.az, azerbaycanrealligi.com, and millitv.az - due to their failure to apply for registration in the media register. The Sumgayit Appellate Court has already decided to terminate the activities of “kheral.az.” According to lawyer Khalid Agaliyev, the agency’s claim is based on articles 78, 65, and 62 of the law “On Media,” which stipulates that any media must apply to the Media Agency for registration in the Media Registry. If a media organisation fails to do so, the Agency can seek a court order to terminate its activities.