Azerbaijan's First Family Features in Schoolbooks
Depending on taste, repeated mentions of the Aliyevs are healthy instruction, alarming indoctrination, or a good way of getting your book published.
12 Apr 13
Azerbaijan
Azeri Muslims Protest Theologian's Arrest
Authorities’ attempt to portray Islamists as threat could drive them to team up with wider opposition.
9 Apr 13
Azerbaijan Government Worried by Facebook Activism
Since one in ten of the population uses the popular networking site, old-fashioned restrictions may not work any more.
2 Apr 13
Azerbaijanis Protest Against Army Deaths
Officials dismiss public expressions of anger as plot by agents provocateurs.
15 Mar 13
Libel Actions Squeeze Azerbaijan's Opposition Press
Renewed pressure comes ahead of key election.
12 Mar 13
Azerbaijan Tightens Grip on Islamic Literature
Devout Muslims say freedom of confession under attack.
4 Mar 13
Azerbaijani President Sacks Local Leaders to Defuse Anger
Ilham Aliyev pledges to go after corrupt local government officials, though some see them as just the products of the system he heads.
28 Feb 13
Hepatitis Unchecked in Georgia
Caucasian state's health budget too small to pay high cost of treatment.
9 Feb 13
Azerbaijani Writer Accused Over "Disloyal" Novel
Akram Aylisli wanted to show that his fellow-Azerbaijanis could admit past mistakes, but his ritual humiliation suggest he was wrong.
8 Feb 13
Two Opposition Leaders Arrested in Azerbaijan
Allies say they are being framed for spontaneous protest by exasperated residents of provincial town.
5 Feb 13
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