Gulnur Kazimova

State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.
Officials accuse campaigners of politicising the issue to suit their own agenda.
Equality legislation is not matched by social attitudes – or state support.
Inadequate infrastructure and miscommunication have dogged more than a year of remote schooling.
Lockdown measures and falling crude prices have taken their toll, despite official optimism.
Officials obscure systemic failings – aided by an uncritical media.
Covid-19 crisis puts further pressure on community already facing deep-rooted prejudice.
Public outcry after footage emerges of officers beating man for violating lockdown.
Former detainees face routine threats and intimidation
One-off payment was supposed to ease conditions during the lockdown period.