Azerbaijan: Public Angry at Russian Offensive
Ordinary Azeris outraged by Moscow’s intervention in Georgia – but officials largely silent.
19 Aug 08
Ordinary Azeris outraged by Moscow’s intervention in Georgia – but officials largely silent.
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