Azerbaijan: the West's Romance with Enlightened Despots
It's easy to ignore human rights abuses when there are lucrative energy deals involved.
13 Nov 18
Azerbaijan
Inside Azerbaijan's Prisons: The Anatomy of Corruption
Inmates must shell out for even basic services.
5 Sep 18
Azerbaijan: IWPR Journalist "Abducted"
Investigative reporter forcibly returned to unknown fate at hands of security services.
1 Jun 17
Azerbaijan's Flawed Healthcare System
Despite significant improvements, many people feel they are not getting the best treatment.
19 Oct 16
Protests Mark Azerbaijan’s Referendum
Opposition groups say reforms will perpetuate the powers of the current leadership.
24 Sep 16
Azerbaijan Continues Anti-Gulen Campaign
Interior minister vows to pursue the Islamic cleric´s movement.
2 Sep 16
Azerbaijan Clamps Down Ahead of Referendum
Mooted legal changes would further entrench the president's power.
25 Aug 16
Caucasus Faces Fallout from Turkey's Failed Coup
Experts weigh wide-ranging geopolitical and security repercussions.
5 Aug 16
Being Gay in Azerbaijan
LGBT people routinely face violence and abuse by officials and their own families.
7 Jul 16
Yet Another Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Observers warn that the crackdown on dissenters continues.
30 Jun 16
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