President Aliyev, even if you do not acknowledge their existence, there are, have been, and will be independent journalists in Azerbaijan!
We stand in solidarity with people whose rights are systematically violated in the country. Our independence is our choice: to support society under conditions of fear, arbitrary actions, and pressure.
Our independence is a commitment to freedom of speech. It is our shield against lies and manipulation, delivering the truth to the public.
As unemployment and poverty rise, you claim “five percent poverty” and insist that people “just don’t want to work.” We respond with facts and reports from the ground.
As Azerbaijan hosts international events like COP29 to gain external legitimacy, we expose the truth: your “green” policies smell of fuel oil.
Our independence is Soyudlu. It is the stories of those unheard on state broadcasts.
Our independence is our ability to create media organizations like Meydan TV; in a place where you want to drown the people of the country in darkness, it is their alternative voice.
Finally, if you want to see independent media, you are invited to Baku Detention Center No. 1, where we have been held for 15 months.
Come to the detention center and meet us, along with the live broadcast of the state television.
You did not allow our cameras near you. Now we have a single address: Baku Detention Center No. 1. We are ready for an open conversation.
Aytaj Ahmadova
Khayala Aghayeva
Aysel Umudova
