Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
Instead, observers from former Soviet states will applaud the ruling party's repeat victory.
Critics say environmental and human costs are too high.
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
Borrowers squeezed tight by exchange rate shift that raised their repayments.
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
Troubled regional environment plus domestic weakness leave trade in the doldrums.
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
Extra capacity to export electricity to Iran will not make Armenia an independent player in energy markets.