On November 5, Freedom House released the new edition of Freedom on the Net report. The report ranks 65 countries.
According to 2019 Freedom on the Net report, Azerbaijan was downgraded to “not free” scoring 39 out of 100.
The already poor state of internet freedom in Azerbaijan continued to deteriorate during the coverage period. Access is inhibited by infrastructural challenges—illustrated by a major power outage in July 2018—and by state control over the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. The government manipulates the online information landscape, blocking websites that host unfavorable news coverage and using automated “bot” accounts to spread propaganda. Digital rights are not respected, and those who voice dissent online can expect prosecution if they reside in the country or various forms of intimidation if they live abroad.
Read the report.