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Azerbaijanis on Both Sides of Syrian Conflict
Religious affiliation – Shia or Sunni – determines which side volunteers take.
30 Jan 14
Slow Stifling of Opposition Papers in Azerbaijan
Libel suits, unpaid bills and now a ban on some street sales look like stealthy moves to curb critical voices.
6 Dec 13
Tehran Denies Role in Azeri Journalist's Death
Rafiq Tagi was an unrelenting critic of Iranian theocracy and political Islam in Azerbaijan.
25 Nov 11
Report Assists Frenchwoman's Homecoming
IWPR story about her life in Azerbaijan helps bring about reunion in France with relatives she had not seen for over 60 years.
24 Oct 11
Anti-Iranian Feeling Runs High in Azeri Capital
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
9 Sep 11
Stranded by Love in Azerbaijan
IWPR reporter comes across elderly Frenchwoman with extraordinary story to tell, and one wish – to visit her home once more.
1 Aug 11
Azerbaijan Flood Victims Press for Damage Money
Government set aside plenty of cash for compensation, but it doesn’t seem to have translated into full payouts or decent replacement homes.
18 Jul 11
Azeri Government Fury at Leaked Mafia Comparison
Officials say opposition briefings provided basis for allegations that Azerbaijani leaders behave like characters from Godfather films.
12 Dec 10
Azerbaijan: Tensions Over Chinese Influx
Azeris angry about the arrival of illegal workers at a time when they are struggling to find jobs.
7 Oct 10
Poor Azeri Harvest Threatens Bread Shortages
Chronic lack of productivity compounded by bad weather and grain import problems.
10 Sep 10
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