Mamed Suleimanov

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Government officials claim militants are planning pre-election trouble.

18 Aug 05

Heightening of anti-Armenian sentiments appears to have put paid to partnership for peace operation.

15 Sep 04

Former combatants struggle to survive, and veteran status offers little solace or practical help.

12 May 04

As Heidar Aliev flies to Turkey for further medical treatment, there is growing uncertainty about who the next president will be.

10 Jul 03

President Aliev's U-turn on deregistering a prominent opposition party may be a clever political manoeuvre or a sign that his powers are failing.

23 Jan 03

The latest conscription round has begun in Azerbaijan -- in the most mercenary fashion imaginable.

10 Oct 02

The Azerbaijani army is accused of criminal negligence as many young conscripts die of heat-stroke.

1 Aug 02

The authorities in Azerbaijan blame Islamists for a spate of fatal attacks on police.

7 Sep 01

Reeling from a recent barrage of criticism, Azerbaijan demonstrates its commitment to the fight against international terrorism

22 Sep 00

In a bid to meet impossible recruitment quotas, the Azerbaijani military authorities are drafting recruits who are physically unfit for service

12 May 00

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