Campaign Against "Enemy Press" in Azerbaijan
Focus on “hostile” Armenian reports and “biased” Western media.
7 Jul 15
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Considers Leaving Council of Europe
Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.
29 Jun 15
As Azerbaijan Hosts Euro-Games, Rights Defender Runs for Freedom
OSCE politician says it’s a “sad day” when a civil society leader is forced out by his government.
22 Jun 15
Unwelcome to Azerbaijan
Hosting image-boosting European Games while shutting down human rights criticism hasn't worked, if the aim was positive headlines.
15 Jun 15
Grumbling About Euro-Games Disruptions in Azerbaijan
Traffic and other restrictions seen as excessive.
5 Jun 15
Arrests, Not Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Instead of freeing prisoners as usual on a national holiday, the authorities continue putting their opponents behind bars.
29 May 15
Baku Fire Deaths Prompt Safety Review
Officials blame plastic cladding used to dress up buildings as Baku prepares for summer sports event.
22 May 15
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
20 May 15
Azerbaijani Government Watching its Expats
Registration system for people living abroad seen as Big Brother move.
18 May 15
No Let-Up to Repression in Azerbaijan
One arrested, two jailed, one ordered to stay in detention after more than a year without trial.
10 May 15
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