Recent Stories

17 Nov 05
Government officials claim militants are planning pre-election trouble.
21 Feb 05
President Aliev's U-turn on deregistering a prominent opposition party may be a clever political manoeuvre or a sign that his powers are failing.
21 Feb 05
In a bid to meet impossible recruitment quotas, the Azerbaijani military authorities are drafting recruits who are physically unfit for service
21 Feb 05
Former combatants struggle to survive, and veteran status offers little solace or practical help.
21 Feb 05
As Heidar Aliev flies to Turkey for further medical treatment, there is growing uncertainty about who the next president will be.
21 Feb 05
The Azerbaijani army is accused of criminal negligence as many young conscripts die of heat-stroke.
21 Feb 05
Reeling from a recent barrage of criticism, Azerbaijan demonstrates its commitment to the fight against international terrorism
21 Feb 05
The authorities in Azerbaijan blame Islamists for a spate of fatal attacks on police.
21 Feb 05
Heightening of anti-Armenian sentiments appears to have put paid to partnership for peace operation.
21 Feb 05
The latest conscription round has begun in Azerbaijan -- in the most mercenary fashion imaginable.