Giant of Azerbaijani Cinema Under Fire
Campaign appears designed to discredit major figure who has emerged as regime critic, but could backfire given his international stature.
1 Feb 13
Azerbaijan
Local Grievances Spark Protests in Azerbaijan
Riots in small town of Ismayilli after street fight escalates.
25 Jan 13
Azeri Anger Roused by Soldier's Death
Government forced to respond to strength of public feeling after young conscript dies.
18 Jan 13
Karabakh Offers New Home to Syrian Armenians
Resettlement scheme angers Azerbaijan, which sees it as an obstruction to an eventual peace deal.
14 Jan 13
Karabakh War Disabled Claim Shabby Treatment in Azerbaijan
Soldiers left permanently disabled by 1990s war say they don’t get the care they are entitled to.
21 Dec 12
Moscow to Abandon Azeri Radar Site
Gabala facility was key early warning post, but Moscow isn’t prepared to accept massive rent increase just to keep it.
14 Dec 12
Armenia's Oscar Entry Enrages Azerbaijan
Film set out to portray humanity triumphant, but with Karabakh as backdrop, controversy was bound to follow.
5 Dec 12
Azerbaijan Protesters Face Harsh Penalties
New legislation gives authorities financial leverage to stamp out protests.
12 Nov 12
Web Freedom Claims Ring False in Azerbaijan
Jailing of journalists and bloggers belies claim of online freedom.
10 Nov 12
Collapsing Homes in Rural Azerbaijan
Local government in western district says it lacks the funds to carry out repairs.
5 Nov 12
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