Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Bloody Election

Azerbaijan: Ilham Aliev - Next in Line?

President Heidar Aliev has lined his son up to take over from him, but opinions differ widely as to whether he is up to the job.

Conditions Dire at Azeri Refugee Camp

Poor housing and unsanitary conditions leave refugees vulnerable to disease and natural disasters.

A Hard Life in Rural Karabakh

The tribulations of post-war life in a Nagorny Karabakh Armenian village

Azeri Oil Fund Ignites Debate

Who should control Azerbaijan's state oil fund and how should its vast income be spent?

Death Stalks Stalks Azeri Prisons

Half the prisoners in Azerbaijan have tuberculosis, and hundreds are dying of it.

Azerbaijan: Ilham Succession Uncertain

Exiled politician Rasul Guliev may be in the running for the presidency in this year’s election.

Azerbaijani Prostitutes Flock to Turkey

An influx of Azerbaijani prostitutes, some the victims of crime, some the perpetrators, is shaking up eastern Turkey.

Azeri Campaigners Abused

Prominent human rights activists are targeted in campaign of violence fuelled by state press.

Aliev Collapse Shakes Azerbaijan

Dramatic proof of president's shaky health raises doubts as to whether he can really seek a third term in office this autumn.