Azerbaijan

Ruling Party Triumphs in Controversial Azeri Poll

Opposition parties and international observers allege numerous irregularities.

Appeal for Release of Azeri Journalist

IWPR joins other campaigners to call for freeing of detainee, saying his imprisonment breaches Baku’s international legal commitments.

Minority Language Controversy in Georgia

Critics of European language charter warn that granting legal rights to linguistic minorities could weaken Georgian statehood.

Tensions Rise After Armenian Dies in Azeri Custody

While Azerbaijan says it captured a spy who committed suicide, Armenians say he was a shepherd and was deliberately killed.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Water Politics

Russian Leader to Talk Gas with Turkmenistan

Azeri Authorities Accused of Wrecking Opposition's Election Chances

Campaigning for parliamentary polls muted, with no free airtime for opposition parties.

Refugees Refuse to Leave Baku Student Hostels

Officials want to re-house them on the outskirts of the city – but they say they will have no work.

Azerbaijan: Tensions Over Chinese Influx

Azeris angry about the arrival of illegal workers at a time when they are struggling to find jobs.

Clouds on Iran's Caspian Horizon

Tehran felt obliged to end loss-making oil swaps, but decision could further reduce its influence as a Caspian regional player.