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
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
Battle Lines Drawn for Azeri Election
Opinion is still divided on whether the opposition can topple the government at the ballot box – and whether the vote will be fair enough to show the true results.
4 Nov 05
Struggle for Rights in Azeri Oil Industry
Their conditions of employment seem commendable, but female oil workers say in reality things are very different.
3 Nov 05
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