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Media and Broadcasting Council condemns coordinated information attacks against Azerbaijan from Iran and Türkiye

14 October 2026 10:30 (UTC +04:00)

"In recent days, the active participation of public activists, politicians, and even officials operating in foreign countries in targeted information campaigns against Azerbaijan has been clearly observed," the Media and Broadcasting Council said in a statement, APA reports.

The statement noted that such activities, driven by political and ideological motives, aimed at manipulating public opinion and interfering in the country's internal affairs, represent unacceptable examples of the misuse of the information space and attempts to undermine public trust:

"The mass sharing of posts containing identical spelling mistakes and writing styles, the repeated copying and pasting of similar comments, as well as the editing and dissemination of photo and video materials that have no connection to our country, are primitive and easily identifiable methods of coordinated troll attacks.

Despite the fact that those sharing the posts are foreign-language speakers, more than 400 posts were shared within a short period using a hashtag created in Azerbaijani. In many cases, the content consisted solely of the hashtag, while the same content was repeatedly circulated from a single account. This clearly demonstrates the manipulative nature of these campaigns and generates justified public dissatisfaction and outrage toward their organizers and participants.

The publication of such posts through various anonymous accounts, as well as attempts to encourage citizens to violate public order through negative comments and reactions, are completely contrary to the requirements of both the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and international law and entail legal liability.

We regard the intensification of targeted information attacks from Iran and Türkiye, particularly through the X, Telegram and TikTok platforms, as incompatible with the principles of protecting information security, mutual respect in interstate relations, and international cooperation against disinformation, and strongly condemn them.

The fact that unfounded and biased materials about Azerbaijan, as well as threats, intimidation, and insults directed at the Azerbaijani state and people, have become commonplace in the media and social media segments of these countries, while no measures are taken by their authorities in this regard, causes concern and serious dissatisfaction among our public.

The Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan once again calls on citizens, media entities, and social media users to remain vigilant against such manipulative campaigns, refrain from participating in the dissemination of false information, and demonstrate a responsible and principled stance against attempts aimed at damaging our country's reputation."