Ali Karimli
Hundreds demonstrate in Baku after authorities refuse to authorise protests in city centre
Hundreds gathered outside the Baku City Administration building on Tuesday to protest the local authorities’ denial of permits for protests within the city centre. Despite their picket being authorised, police attempted to disperse the crowd and dozens were arrested. The protest was organised by the National Council of Democratic Forces, a coalition of Azerbaijani opposition parties. It came after the government failed to approve a request by the National Council to hold a rally on 28 Sep
