Human rights organizations say the Azerbaijani government is clamping down on political opponents and environmental campaigners during COP29.
This is the third consecutive year that a nation hosting the climate summit has faced accusations of repression and restrictions on the right to demonstrate.
A coalition of almost 2,000 climate organizations called Climate Action Network told News that if nations are to make headway on climate change, civil society protection is essential.
There are no political prisoners held by the Azerbaijani government, which denies the allegations.