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Azerbaijan Denies Links to BND Investigation Amid Disinformation Claims

Azerbaijan Denies Links to BND Investigation Amid Disinformation Claims

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ThreatCluster •October 7, 2026 at 21:34 UTC
  • •Azerbaijan's Media Council denies disinformation linking it to a BND investigation.
  • •Claims originated from German media and were spread by multiple international outlets.
  • •The Council urges media to adhere to professional journalism standards.

The Media and Broadcasting Council of Azerbaijan has issued a statement rejecting reports linking the country to an investigation involving August Hanning, former head of Germany's BND. The Council labeled these reports as disinformation and part of a smear campaign against Azerbaijan. Allegations initially surfaced from Germany's Der Spiegel and were subsequently reported by several international outlets, including Reuters and AFP. The Council expressed concern over the presentation of these unfounded claims as facts, emphasizing the potential damage to Azerbaijan-Germany relations. They condemned the disinformation efforts and called for adherence to professional journalism standards. No specific attack methods or cyber incidents were reported in relation to this situation.

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2026-10-07
Azerbaijan Media Council issues statement
The Media and Broadcasting Council of Azerbaijan condemned reports linking the country to the BND investigation as disinformation.
Azertag.Az
2026-10-07
Media Council addresses foreign media reports
The Council criticized the circulation of unfounded allegations by foreign media, calling it a manipulation of information.
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What allegations were made against Azerbaijan?
Reports linked Azerbaijan to an investigation involving August Hanning, which the Media Council denies as disinformation.
Which media outlets reported these allegations?
The claims were initially published by Germany's Der Spiegel and circulated by Reuters, AFP, and others.
What is the response from Azerbaijan's Media Council?
The Council condemned the reports as unfounded disinformation and called for adherence to journalistic standards.