Azerbaijan

The Centre for Protection of Political Prisoners and the Coordination Centre for the Family of Convicts discuss the current crackdown. (Photo: Ogtay Gulaliyev)

Azerbaijan Eases Rules – Only to Reimpose Them

Moves seen as tactic to calm international criticism.

12 Feb 19

Sanubar Heydarova, an activist pictured on the fifth day of her hunger strike. (Photo: Khadija Ismayil)

Protest Mounts in Azerbaijan

Hunger strikes and public rallies called as demands grow to release detainees.

18 Jan 19

Arzu Geybulla is an Azerbaijani journalist currently based in Istanbul. (Photo courtesy of A. Geybulla)

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

Former political prisoner, activist and video blogger Adnan Hajizada giving an interview outside the courthouse in Baku following his release. (Photo: Azadliq Radio, Azerbaijan Service for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)

Inside Azerbaijan's Prisons: The Anatomy of Corruption

Inmates must shell out for even basic services.

5 Sep 18

A protester in front of government buildings in Tbilisi, imitating the abduction of Afgan Mukhtarli, reportedly pushed into a car by unknown persons and a bag placed over his head. (Photo: Lib Center)

Azerbaijan: IWPR Journalist "Abducted"

Investigative reporter forcibly returned to unknown fate at hands of security services.

1 Jun 17

Three-year-old Arzu Gurbanli died after surgery. (Photo courtesy of Gurbanli family)

Azerbaijan's Flawed Healthcare System

Despite significant improvements, many people feel they are not getting the best treatment.

19 Oct 16

People protest against the amendments to the Constitution, which "will make the republic to the monarchy". (Photo: Kamala Allahverdiyeva)

Protests Mark Azerbaijan’s Referendum

Opposition groups say reforms will perpetuate the powers of the current leadership.

24 Sep 16

Faig Amirli. (Photo: Ramin Deko)

Azerbaijan Continues Anti-Gulen Campaign

Interior minister vows to pursue the Islamic cleric´s movement.

2 Sep 16

Natig Jafarli. (Photo: Natig Adilov)

Azerbaijan Clamps Down Ahead of Referendum

Mooted legal changes would further entrench the president's power.

25 Aug 16

The Caucasus University meeting at which the new rector was announced. Shown left to right are former rector Ahmed Sanich, SOCAR vice-president Khalig Mammadov and current rector Elmar Gasimov. By APA(Photo: APA)

Caucasus Faces Fallout from Turkey's Failed Coup

Experts weigh wide-ranging geopolitical and security repercussions.

5 Aug 16

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