President Aliyev, even if you do not acknowledge their existence, there are, have been, and will be independent journalists in Azerbaijan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our independence is a commitment to freedom of speech. It is our shield against lies and manipulation, delivering the truth to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As unemployment and poverty rise, you claim \u201cfive percent poverty\u201d and insist that people \u201cjust don\u2019t want to work.\u201d We respond with facts and reports from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Azerbaijan hosts international events like COP29 to gain external legitimacy, we expose the truth: your \u201cgreen\u201d policies smell of fuel oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our independence is Soyudlu. It is the stories of those unheard on state broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come to the detention center and meet us, along with the live broadcast of the state television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aytaj Ahmadova
Khayala Aghayeva
Aysel Umudova<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
President Aliyev, even if you do not acknowledge their existence, … <\/p>\n