Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash sheds light on twin crises of migrant labour, border closure
The majority of victims were Azerbaijani citizens going to Russia for work.
The majority of victims were Azerbaijani citizens going to Russia for work.
Two days after the plane crash, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev openly accused Russia of bringing down the Baku-Grozny flight.
MP Rasim Musabayov broke the government’s public silence, blaming Russia and calling for reparations.
Azerbaijan’s accusation of Russian involvement marked a dramatic turn in the investigation.
The flight was reportedly carrying 67 passengers and crew.