'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime
Summary
Ali Karimli, a top opposition leader in Azerbaijan, is going on trial for trying to overthrow the government. He says the charges against him are made up for political reasons and calls himself a prisoner of conscience while being held in a high-security jail.Key Facts
- Ali Karimli is an opposition leader in Azerbaijan and a former secretary of state.
- He has been in prison since December 1, 2025, and faces trial for "attempted coup."
- If found guilty, Karimli could face 12 to 20 years in prison.
- He claims the charges are false and politically motivated to silence him.
- Azerbaijan has been ruled by the Aliyev family since 2003, with a tightly controlled government.
- Karimli is held in a detention center run by the State Security Service, where political prisoners are often kept.
- He warns that he is at risk of assassination while in custody.
- He says he has faced torture and continues to fight for democracy despite imprisonment.
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