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Trucker protest briefly shuts down Azerbaijan’s largest highway
Three of the four drivers involved in the protest have been placed under arrest.
Trucker protest briefly shuts down Azerbaijan’s largest highway
Three of the four drivers involved in the protest have been placed under arrest.
Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli
Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.
Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli
Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.
Azerbaijani students struggle with high tuition fees
As students continue to drop out of university for financial reasons, critics call for reform.
Azerbaijani students struggle with high tuition fees
By Kamran MahmudovAs students continue to drop out of university for financial reasons, critics call for reform.
Azerbaijan’s new morality police
New police units fighting against ‘immoral actions’ in Baku will affect not only sex-workers but may also be used as a tool to pressure civil society.
Azerbaijan’s new morality police
By Sabina AbubakirovaNew police units fighting against ‘immoral actions’ in Baku will affect not only sex-workers but may also be used as a tool to pressure civil society.
Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis
The Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.
Opinion | Cosmetic touch-ups won’t break Azerbaijan’s cycle of crisis
By Arzu GeybullaThe Azerbaijani government must address the underlying issues instead of buying time with nonsolutions.
Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society
As the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.
Azerbaijan’s paralysed civil society
By Kamran MahmudovAs the government continues to interfere with the activities of NGOs, the sector has become paralysed.
Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals
Despite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.
Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals
By Rahim ShaliyevDespite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.
Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance
Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.
Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance
Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.
Is this the beginning of a recycling revolution in Azerbaijan?
While the Ministry of Environment sees the solution through private and public initiatives, the public expects regulatory actions.
Is this the beginning of a recycling revolution in Azerbaijan?
By Vafa ZeynalovaWhile the Ministry of Environment sees the solution through private and public initiatives, the public expects regulatory actions.
Pardoned ‘political prisoner’ re-arrested in Azerbaijan
Bayram Mammadov was re-arrested just 13 days after being released in a presidential amnesty.
Pardoned ‘political prisoner’ re-arrested in Azerbaijan
Bayram Mammadov was re-arrested just 13 days after being released in a presidential amnesty.