Renewed Scrutiny of Human Rights in Azerbaijan
Government taken to task for ignoring rulings by Europe’s human rights court.
Government taken to task for ignoring rulings by Europe’s human rights court.
Rights activists say the situation has got worse since the country joined a Moscow-led bloc.
Attempts to block or amend contentious bill come to nothing.
Activists move abroad in anticipation of restrictions.
After reforms at home and a diplomatic breakthrough with Washington, many are unhappy that so little has changed for them.
“First they destroyed opposition-leaning and independent media inside the country, and then they shifted to the international media."
Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
European legislators demanded release of political prisoners, and a probe into allegations of high-level corruption.
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.