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CRS Issue 587 | Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Jeyhun Mammadov is struggling to find work, as potential employers turn him away as soon as they see he is disabled. (Photo: Gulnaz Qanbarli)

Azerbaijan's Disabled in Poverty Trap

Qulnaz Qanbarli

15 Apr 11

Benefits too low to live on, but employers reluctant to observe disabled quota rules.

Inflation Sparks Virtual Protests in Armenia

Karin Grigoryan

15 Apr 11

High prices are prompting younger people to vent their anger, though more on the internet than on the streets.

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