Nurgul Novruz
Nurgul Novruz is the pseudonym of an Azerbaijani journalist.
Stories by the Author
Meydan TV Latest Focus of Azerbaijan Media Clampdown
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
23 Sep 15
Karabakh Refugees Closer to Compensation
Despite win in Europe’s human rights courts, political stalemate is likely to draw out the process of paying reparations to families displaced by war.
28 Aug 15
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
14 Aug 15
High-Profile Trials in Azerbaijan
Courts concern themselves with charges of financial wrongdoing, and ignore the blindingly obvious offence of criticising the government.
31 Jul 15
Azerbaijan Considers Leaving Council of Europe
Rather than refute human rights criticisms point by point, the government says Armenia is worse.
29 Jun 15
As Azerbaijan Hosts Euro-Games, Rights Defender Runs for Freedom
OSCE politician says it’s a “sad day” when a civil society leader is forced out by his government.
22 Jun 15
Unwelcome to Azerbaijan
Hosting image-boosting European Games while shutting down human rights criticism hasn't worked, if the aim was positive headlines.
15 Jun 15
Grumbling About Euro-Games Disruptions in Azerbaijan
Traffic and other restrictions seen as excessive.
5 Jun 15
Baku Fire Deaths Prompt Safety Review
Officials blame plastic cladding used to dress up buildings as Baku prepares for summer sports event.
22 May 15
Azerbaijan-Armenia: Counting Casualties
“We live in a constant state of alarm. We’re afraid a new war is going to start.”
30 Apr 15
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