The Azerbaijani court has denied the appeal of independent journalist Afgan Sadigov.

Journalist Afgan Sadigov, who was controversially deported by Georgia to Azerbaijan in early April, reported on May 26 that he was not allowed to leave Azerbaijan, having been informed at customs that Baku’s Prosecutor's Office imposed the ban.

Georgia has ordered the deportation of journalist Afgan Sadigov to Azerbaijan following his late-night arrest for "insulting police" online, a decision made after a surprise hearing.

Journalist Afgan Sadigov, previously deported from Georgia to Azerbaijan, has been arrested in Baku as authorities reportedly resumed a criminal case against him.

Independent Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov, who was deported from Georgia to Azerbaijan in April, has reportedly received his international passport.

A Tbilisi City Court approved the deportation of journalist Afgan Sadigov to Azerbaijan following his late-night arrest over alleged social media insults.

Journalist Afgan Sadigov, previously deported from Georgia to Azerbaijan, was reportedly "forcibly" taken away by masked individuals, according to his wife, raising concerns about his safety.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is in Tbilisi for a state visit.