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#2020 Azerbaijani Parliamentary Election

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections

The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.

Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections

The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.

Observer attacked during Azerbaijani election threatened with criminal charges

An investigation into the altercation is currently underway but no charges have been pressed.

Observer attacked during Azerbaijani election threatened with criminal charges

An investigation into the altercation is currently underway but no charges have been pressed.

Opinion | After disappointing elections a new way forward for Azerbaijan’s opposition? 

Azerbaijan’s opposition must take to heart the lessons it has learned after the failure of their ‘elections only’ strategy.

Opinion | After disappointing elections a new way forward for Azerbaijan’s opposition? 

By Bahruz Samadov

Azerbaijan’s opposition must take to heart the lessons it has learned after the failure of their ‘elections only’ strategy.

Azerbaijani police strand Baku protesters around the country

Police detained dozens of protesters in Baku taking them by bus and leaving them up to 300 kilometres away.

Azerbaijani police strand Baku protesters around the country

Police detained dozens of protesters in Baku taking them by bus and leaving them up to 300 kilometres away.

Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud

Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.

Azerbaijan cancels election results for ‘at least 4 constituencies’ due to electoral fraud

Azerbaijan’s Central Election Committee announced it was investigating 17 other seats over images of electoral fraud posted online.

Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order

From boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.

Opinion | This election was our first ‘OK boomer’ to Azerbaijan’s political order

By Javid Agha

From boredom and camaraderie to confrontations with carousel voters, this was my experience as an observer in Azerbaijan’s recent election.

Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest

A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured. 

Police violently disperse Azerbaijan election protest

A spontaneous protest started by a single candidate was violently dispersed by police, with protesters and journalists injured. 

Candidate’s lawyer dies during Azerbaijan vote count after ‘disputing result’

An investigation is ongoing into the death of Subhan Hajiyev, who died during vote counting in northwestern Azerbaijan. 

Candidate’s lawyer dies during Azerbaijan vote count after ‘disputing result’

An investigation is ongoing into the death of Subhan Hajiyev, who died during vote counting in northwestern Azerbaijan. 

Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament

Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.

Preliminary results show almost no change in Azerbaijan parliament

Journalists and local observers published footage of dozens of violations during the poll and many reported being attacked.