The State Security Service (SSS) of Azerbaijan is a key law enforcement agency. This section provides news and updates on its activities.
An amendment has been made to the decree "On the distribution of powers of operational-search entities in carrying out operational-search measures."
The State Security Service (SSS) of Azerbaijan operates as a central executive body responsible for ensuring the national security of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Established on December 14, 2015, following the reorganization of the former Ministry of National Security, the SSS is tasked with a broad range of responsibilities including intelligence, counter-intelligence, protection of state secrets, combating terrorism, transnational organized crime, illegal migration, and illicit trafficking of drugs and arms. Its primary mandate is to safeguard the constitutional order, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the nation from internal and external threats, ensuring the stability and safety of the Azerbaijani state and its citizens.
The SSS plays a crucial role in maintaining public order and security, often collaborating with other law enforcement agencies both domestically and internationally to address complex security challenges. Its activities are vital for upholding the rule of law and preventing various forms of subversive actions. The service is also involved in analytical work, assessing potential threats and developing strategies to mitigate risks to national security. In this section, readers will find comprehensive news, official statements, and analytical reports related to the State Security Service of Azerbaijan, covering its operations, significant arrests, policy changes, and its overall contribution to the security landscape of Azerbaijan, including any pertinent connections to Jewish and Israeli interests where applicable.
