Aytan Farhadova
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Azerbaijan Urged to Act Faster on Domestic Violence
Women’s rights activists note rise in murders and suicides in the home.
14 Feb 14
Opposition Figure Jailed in Azerbaijan
Yadigar Sadiqov convicted of assault in a case his supporters say was manufactured.
17 Jan 14
Suicide Highlights Plight of Disabled Azeri War Vets
Government accused of spending too little oil money to improve their lives.
13 Jan 14
Azerbaijani Opposition Targeted Ahead of Election
Party activists and their relatives say they face threats and harassment.
1 Oct 13
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader's Aide on Assault Charges
Allegations against Yadigar Sadiqov fit pattern of smearing government opponents, say his supporters.
2 Jul 13
Leukaemia Care Under Fire in Azerbaijan
Parents say they have to pay for costly medicines that should be free.
20 Jan 12
Azerbaijan's Hidden Drug Problem
Heroin users need long-term treatment – and that requires funding from a government that seems unaware of scale of addiction.
11 Jun 11
Azeri Opposition Rocked by Obscene Videos
Broadcast of pornographic images of activists coincides with attempts to stage Arab Spring-style protests against the regime.
2 May 11
Azerbaijani Hijab Ban Controversy
While some say wearing Islamic headscarf is basic civil right, officials hint at nefarious stirring by Iran to make hijab into major issue.
17 Dec 10
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