Karabakh: Political Party Boom
Three serious political rivals have emerged to challenge the government of Nagorny Karabakh in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
18 Nov 05
Azerbaijan
Baku Oil Families Seek Redress
Descendants of turn-of-the-century millionaires demand the right to lost property.
18 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: A Matter of Life and Limb
A shortage of insulin has left many unable to buy the drug privately at risk of amputation.
18 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Pensioners Facing Poverty
Latest pension increases still leaves many elderly people struggling far below the poverty line.
18 Nov 05
Azeri Bride Kidnappers Risk Heavy Sentences
Lawmakers have cracked down, but activists fear promise of long prison terms for kidnappers may prove hollow.
17 Nov 05
Hijab Ban Spark Protests
From Baku to Dushanbe, anger and frustration is growing over government curbs on the Muslim headscarf.
17 Nov 05
Azeri Opposition Masses in Central Baku
Activists calling for the government to resign converge on Victory Square.
10 Nov 05
Azeri Opposition Claims Election Stolen
The authorities say their candidates swept the board in a mostly fair vote, but their opponents argue fraud was widespread enough to nullify the election results.
7 Nov 05
Election Problems Greatest Outside Baku
In the provinces, and in key constituencies in the capital, election rules were flouted and pro-government campaigners put pressure on voters.
7 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Famous Victory for Striking Oil Workers
Azeri oil industry employees secure substantial pay rise following mass industrial action.
5 Nov 05
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