In Azerbaijan, It's Press Unfreedom Year
As World Press Freedom Day approaches, leading Azerbaijani journalists are in prison and independent media outlets are out of action, or heading that way.
1 May 15
Azerbaijan
Armenians Mark Genocide Centenary, Optimistic on Recognition
Experts say campaign continues, but needs to evolve.
1 May 15
Azerbaijan-Armenia: Counting Casualties
“We live in a constant state of alarm. We’re afraid a new war is going to start.”
30 Apr 15
Azerbaijan: External Scrutiny Unwelcome
As the European Games approach, the government tries to accentuate the positive and silence critics.
24 Apr 15
Azerbaijan Convictions Don't Convince
“Arrests can take away our freedom, but not our desire to be free” - human rights defender Intiqam Aliyev
23 Apr 15
Armenia Looks West as Eurasian Project Frays
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
9 Apr 15
Lavish Spending on Euro-Games as Azeri Economy Falters
Splashing out cash on first-of-its-kind sporting event seen as a valuable PR exercise by Azerbaijan’s leaders.
3 Apr 15
Personal Debt Crisis Bites in Azerbaijan
Loan repayments have risen by a third, leading to financial misery for borrowers.
27 Mar 15
Fears for Detained Azerbaijani Rights Defender
Taleh Khasmammadov reportedly in grave condition after suicide bid.
20 Mar 15
Azerbaijan: Arrests Continue Ahead of Euro-Games
Authorities ignore CCTV film of alleged victim taking a dive so waiting police can arrest human rights defender as “hooligan”.
12 Mar 15
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