Statement by the Dean of FSV UK on the Sentencing of PhD Student Bahruz Samadov

We are following with deep concern the developments in the case of Bahruz Samadov, a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, who, according to available information, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 20, 2025, for alleged treason. We are convinced that the charges are politically motivated, and therefore we strongly condemn the sentence. We stand behind our student and express our solidarity with his family and loved ones. We will continue to monitor the case and seek opportunities to actively support our PhD student.

Tomáš Karásek

Dean of FSV UK