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Azerbaijan declares a ‘special regime’ to combat coronavirus

Azerbaijan has enacted a series of social exclusion measures to combat the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Azerbaijan declares a ‘special regime’ to combat coronavirus

Azerbaijan has enacted a series of social exclusion measures to combat the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Georgia bans entry for all foreign citizens over coronavirus fears

The government said the ban will come into force on 18 March and will last two weeks.

Georgia bans entry for all foreign citizens over coronavirus fears

The government said the ban will come into force on 18 March and will last two weeks.

Azerbaijani woman attempts to take her own life after outcry over ‘vagina poster’

A criminal case was started for ‘incitement to suicide’ with several feminist activists and journalists being questioned. 

Azerbaijani woman attempts to take her own life after outcry over ‘vagina poster’

A criminal case was started for ‘incitement to suicide’ with several feminist activists and journalists being questioned. 

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Women’s Day protest goes ahead in Baku despite attempts by police to disperse it

Police used violence towards the protesters and detained around dozen of participants.

Women’s Day protest goes ahead in Baku despite attempts by police to disperse it

Police used violence towards the protesters and detained around dozen of participants.

Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections

The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.

Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections

The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

ECHR rules detention of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was unlawful 

The Azerbaijani government was ordered to pay Ismayilova €25,000 ($28,000) in compensation.

ECHR rules detention of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was unlawful 

The Azerbaijani government was ordered to pay Ismayilova €25,000 ($28,000) in compensation.

The name game in Azerbaijan: protection or discrimination?

Azerbaijan’s list of banned names is supposed to protect children from ridicule, but many suspect the true purpose is ethnic discrimnation.

The name game in Azerbaijan: protection or discrimination?

By Rahim Shaliyev

Azerbaijan’s list of banned names is supposed to protect children from ridicule, but many suspect the true purpose is ethnic discrimnation.

Armenia closes border with Iran as South Caucasus braces for coronavirus 

Georgia has cancelled flights to and from Iran while Azerbaijan has increased precautions at the border, which remains open.  

Armenia closes border with Iran as South Caucasus braces for coronavirus 

Georgia has cancelled flights to and from Iran while Azerbaijan has increased precautions at the border, which remains open.