Azeri Opposition Party Says Government Behind HQ Blast
Popular Front party headquarters hit by “accidental” blast, followed by deliberate demolition on health and safety grounds.
14 Mar 14
Azerbaijan
Checking the Pulse on Azeri-Armenian Front Line
Speakers at IWPR debate discuss whether recent deterioration indicates worse is to come.
5 Mar 14
Azerbaijani Villagers Campaign for Legal Title to Homes
They have proof they paid for their land, but the authorities say official documents don't mean a thing.
21 Feb 14
Top Azeri Journalist Targeted With "Spy" Charge
Khadija Ismayil published a document on the secret service spying on the opposition. Prosecutors say that's a state secret.
21 Feb 14
Azerbaijan Urged to Act Faster on Domestic Violence
Women’s rights activists note rise in murders and suicides in the home.
14 Feb 14
Azeri Farmers Say Land Seized for Ski Resort
Progress slow in legal challenge to state takeover of farms to build prestige project.
8 Feb 14
Azeri Gay Rights Activist's Death Raises Difficult Questions
Gay people often shunned by friends and relatives as well as wider society.
31 Jan 14
Azerbaijanis on Both Sides of Syrian Conflict
Religious affiliation – Shia or Sunni – determines which side volunteers take.
30 Jan 14
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
24 Jan 14
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
18 Jan 14
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