The Azerbaijani government is accused of repressing environmental activists and political opponents during COP29, the climate summit it is hosting. Human rights groups highlight a significant increase in political prisoners and call for a review of host country selection criteria. Activists argue that civil society's role is crucial for climate progress, while the Azerbaijani government denies these claims. The situation raises concerns about the treatment of dissent and the integrity of the climate summit. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)