Sevinj Vagifgizi is chief editor of Abzas Media, an independent Azeri news outlet that covers sociopolitical issues, corruption and human rights. Authorities previously placed Vagifgizi under a travel ban, and she was targeted by Pegasus surveillance spyware.
Azerbaijan Press Freedom at a Glance
151 out of 180 countries
- RSF 2023 World Press Freedom Index
2 Journalists in prison
Not Free
- 2023 Freedom House Freedom in the World Ranking
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CONTRIBUTOR: VOA Azerbaijani Service