Week of ceasefire violations in Nagorno-Karabakh as tensions mount
Tensions have increased since a deadly clash on 5 March, leading to fears of a new escalation in the region.
Two dead in landmine explosion in Azerbaijan
The two were reportedly killed while grazing cattle in the Aghdam District.
Azerbaijani protesters blocking road reportedly shot with rubber bullets
Police reportedly used force to disperse people blocking a road in central Azerbaijan, in protest against long-running water shortages in the region.
Azerbaijan ‘arrests 32 Shia figures’ as tensions flare with Iran
According to pro-government media, the men had planned to overthrow the government and create a religious state in Azerbaijan.
Nagorno-Karabakh claims Azerbaijan offered ‘integration’ or ‘tougher measures’
Nagorno-Karabakh’s President said that Azerbaijan had threatened ‘tougher and more drastic steps’ if Nagorno-Karabakh did not agree to integration with Azerbaijan.
Five killed in clash in Nagorno-Karabakh
Three Nagorno-Karabakh police officers and two Azerbaijani soldiers died in an armed clash in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Hunger striking prisoner dies in Baku Court of Appeal
Sabuhi Salimov, a member of the opposition Islamic Party, died of a heart attack in court following a 53-day hunger strike in protest against his detention.
Nagorno-Karabakh appoints former prosecutor as State Minister
Gurgen Nersisyan was appointed to replace the billionaire Russian-Armenian Ruben Vardanyan, who was sacked a week ago.
Leading Azerbaijani theologian dead at 48
The theologian was known for supporting Azerbaijan’s soldiers and those killed in combat.
Bakhtiyar Hajiyev ends hunger strike after release of intimate images
The Azerbaijani social activist had been on hunger strike against his detention for 50 days.