Nurgul Novruz
Nurgul Novruz is the pseudonym of an Azerbaijani journalist.
Stories by the Author
Yet Another Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Observers warn that the crackdown on dissenters continues.
30 Jun 16
Justice for Murdered Azeri Journalist?
Activists warn that government demonisation has created a culture of impunity.
9 Jun 16
Will Armenia Recognise Nagorny Karabakh?
A draft law under consideration by parliament has been condemned as highly provocative.
13 May 16
Justice for Sale in Azerbaijan's Courts?
Citizens say they are falling victim to a skewed judicial system.
7 Apr 16
Water Politics Angers Armenia
Yerevan accuses the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe of taking a pro-Baku stance.
22 Feb 16
South Caucasus Hopeful for Closer Ties with Iran
The Islamic Republic's re-entry into international markets may inject new life into the region’s economy.
15 Feb 16
Renewed Scrutiny of Human Rights in Azerbaijan
Government taken to task for ignoring rulings by Europe’s human rights court.
19 Dec 15
Deadly Clashes Between Police and Shia Muslims in Azerbaijan
Two policemen and four alleged members of an Islamist group killed in shootout near Baku.
30 Nov 15
Armenia-Azerbaijan: More Skirmishing, Bigger Guns
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
12 Oct 15
Debt Mountain Blamed for Suicides in Azerbaijan
Borrowers squeezed tight by exchange rate shift that raised their repayments.
30 Sep 15
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