Khayala Agayeva

Affiliated media: Meydan TV, Journalist

Incident date: December 6, 2024

Attack type:

• Administrative arrest, remand, pre-trial detention, prison

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Meydan TV

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

In the evening of December 6, journalists of Meydan TV - Aynur Elgunesh, Aitaj Tapdyg, Natik Javadli, Ramin Jabrailzade (Deco), Hayala Agayeva - were detained in Baku. They were taken to the Baku City Police Department. The Interior Ministry's press service told Turan that Ramin Jabrailzade was detained by the police "on the basis of information received in connection with the illegal import of foreign currency into the country". The Interior Ministry noted that several people were detained as part of the investigation. Meydan TV is headquartered in Berlin. The authorities have repeatedly stated that this Internet channel operates illegally in Azerbaijan. Meydan TV reported that homes of some of the journalists were searched, and personal equipment and some of their belongings were seized.