Azerbaijan: Blackmail Video Made Public, Possible Imminent Release of Political Prisoners
March 15, 2012 4 min. read

It was bound to happen, although I prayed that it wouldn’t. But at least one web site in Azerbaijan has now released the blackmail video involving well-known correspondent Khadija Ismayilova. In response, Khadija has issued a public statement, quoted in an RFE/RL article, saying that she will not be deterred: “If they meant to stop […]

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Azerbaijan: deconstructing the "closure" of NGOs and social unrest
March 12, 2011 5 min. read

I’d like to start with an addendum to the story alleging that the Azerbaijani government has ordered the closure of the local NDI (National Democratic Institute) office.  As reported on this site yesterday, NDI had issued a denial that they had been told to cease operations. I didn’t weigh in on the matter, and will […]

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