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Turned away: Azerbaijan’s war veterans
A wave of suicides among Azerbaijani veterans has led experts to question whether the government is doing enough to rehabilitate its soldiers.
Turned away: Azerbaijan’s war veterans
By Ismi AghayevA wave of suicides among Azerbaijani veterans has led experts to question whether the government is doing enough to rehabilitate its soldiers.
Voice | ‘I went to war at 17’
Sent to war aged just 17, WWII veteran Vardanush Zakaryan tells how her love for her husband survived both war and death.
Voice | ‘I went to war at 17’
Sent to war aged just 17, WWII veteran Vardanush Zakaryan tells how her love for her husband survived both war and death.
Afghan war veterans in Daghestan go on hunger strike
Starting on 17 September, Afghan veterans of Daghestan declared a hunger strike in Makhachkala demanding better housing conditions.
Afghan war veterans in Daghestan go on hunger strike
Starting on 17 September, Afghan veterans of Daghestan declared a hunger strike in Makhachkala demanding better housing conditions.
Caring for the war-wounded: a thankless task in Azerbaijan
For many of the loved ones of disabled veterans, being a carer is a full time task with little support.
Caring for the war-wounded: a thankless task in Azerbaijan
By Seymur KazimovFor many of the loved ones of disabled veterans, being a carer is a full time task with little support.
Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans
Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.
Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans
Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.
Elderly in Azerbaijan: venerated yet lonely
With an average pension of $100, elderly in Azerbaijan can only hope for help from shelters, kind neighbours, and volunteers.
Elderly in Azerbaijan: venerated yet lonely
By Vafa ZeynalovaWith an average pension of $100, elderly in Azerbaijan can only hope for help from shelters, kind neighbours, and volunteers.