Tajik Opposition's Election Plans Dashed
No one was predicting a surprise victory for the challenger, but she has dropped out of the race before it even starts.
25 Oct 13
Elections
Azerbaijanis Vote, Again and Again
As official results show a resounding win for Ilham Aliyev, reporters on the ground spot voters so keen to vote that they do so repeatedly.
21 Oct 13
All Change on Iraqi Kurdish Political Scene
Third force now in second place, upsetting long tradition of power being contested or shared between two big parties.
18 Oct 13
OSCE Faces Fury for Calling Azeri Polls "Flawed"
Presidential advisor says country might review membership after OSCE observers announce “disrespectful” findings on ballot stuffing and other concerns.
11 Oct 13
Azerbaijani Opposition Targeted Ahead of Election
Party activists and their relatives say they face threats and harassment.
1 Oct 13
Tajikistan: Many Candidates, No Pluralism
But why is the government so keen to crush opposition election chances?
27 Sep 13
Bitterness as Azeri Election Race Begins
Law stipulates level playing field for all eight contenders, but there’s little doubt who is going to win.
26 Sep 13
Tajik Opposition Candidate Seeks Consensus
Interview with Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a veteran NGO figure picked to stand against the current president.
19 Sep 13
Surprise Candidate for Tajik Opposition
Opposition bloc settles for leading civil society figure rather than politician.
19 Sep 13
Azeri Opposition Forced to Switch Candidate
Parties nominate academic after election commission disqualifies famed screenwriter.
29 Aug 13
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