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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
25.01.2021
“… Putin resembles a tsar who is pushed to the corner….”
The Fb community continues to discuss situation in Karabagh, Russia interests, Turkey’s status, policy of Armenia, social issues of the military and their families, agreement with Turkmenistan on joint exploration of the disputed oil field,...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
21.01.2021
“… The 20th of January is not over for Azerbaijan …”
The FB community discusses the developments in Karabagh and activities of the Russian peacekeepers, the speech by Russia foreign minister Lavrov, the fate of Russia’s opposition leader Navalny and of democracy in the region, the situation with COVID-19 in the country; commemorates 20th January 1990 with the entrance of Soviet tanks into Baku, comments on the economy, corruption and poverty, and debates future policies of the newly-elected...
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Ноябрь 20, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
19.11.2020
“…The war is over, the conflict goes on, Russia is in the region…”
The most popular FB news concerns the controversial arrival of the Russian peacekeepers, worries caused by uncertainty of Turkish participation in the peacekeeping operation, the delay in liberation of the remaining territories, the release of the 21 political prisoners to house arrest, the destruction of the villages and towns by the departing Armenian settlers, the debate on the ownership of the Christian monasteries...
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Ноябрь 10, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
09.11.2020
“… Shusha is a matter of identity and spirit for Azerbaijanis …”
The news from the frontline of the liberation of the historical city of Shusha and the heroism of the soldiers are widely shared on FB, along with the videos and photos of people celebrating in the streets of the capital and mutual congratulations, they share news about another shelling of Barda by theArmenian army, and the tragic death of a teenager.
They discuss the demands of the 17 parties in Armenia for premier Pashinian...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
24.09.2020
A big war or a charade …?
Facebook these days is dominated by the discussion of the chances of a full-scale war, the political factors behind the recent resumption of hostilities, and conditions necessary for the successful defence of state borders. The decision to relocate the NK “parliament” building in the historical Azerbaijani city Shusha is viewed as direct provocation of war. The FB community shares information from e-media about corruption in the arms deals with Israel...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
21.09.2020
The central topic of the FB news was release of the opposition activist and leader Tofig Yagublu with activists, politicians, bloggers, journalists sharing and celebrating the news. The FB community shared videos with Yagublu visiting the grave of his young daughter upon his release, entering his home, meeting his family, friends and giving interviews. The National Council and other public personalities issued statements that Tofig Yagublu should be fully acquitted, while all the remaining almost...
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Июль 10, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
09.07.2020
The FB was dominated by discussions of ineffectiveness of the state coronavirus policies, president Aliyev’s meetings and speeches, bureaucratic corruption - both at the low and high levels, crisis in economy, people’s growing dissatisfaction, the fire at the Sobsan factory, reaction of the president to the scandal in the Fairmont Hotel, the president’s Aliyev online conversation with UN Secretary General Gutierrez.
The situation with coronavirus and the state policies are actively discussed....
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Ноябрь 23, 2019 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
22.11.2019
FB users continue to share information about state of health of the human rights defender Oktay Gulaliyev, who was hit by a car and while in coma has been treated in Turkey. They share the appeal...
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Ноябрь 20, 2019 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
20.11.2019
FB users actively discuss and share the information about mass protests in Iran as a reaction to the significant increase of the gasoline prices resulted in casualties on the side of protesters....
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Ноябрь 14, 2019 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
13.11.2019
The FB users share information and video related to the action of Musavat on the 12th in front of the City Council. One of the videos show a desperate woman from Baku village passionately...
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Октябрь 30, 2019 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
29.10.2019
The most popular topics have been continued post-rally pressure of authorities on opposition, debates on effectiveness of tactics of various political groups, in particular debates...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
14.12.2020
“… Iran’s main concern is not history, but the cooperation of Azerbaijan with Turkey and Israel …”
The FB community is seriously concerned and decries the provocation around Shusha of Armenian forces and the spread of the Russian map of Karabagh with its altered borders; discusses the visit of the co-chairmen of the Minsk Group to Baku and the statement of president Aliyev that he did not invite them; commemorates and shares stories of the young people who died in the war; continues...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
10.12.2020
The FB community circulates individual stories of soldiers who died in the military operations dedicated to the liberation of occupied lands, discuss the awards given to them by the president, and the social welfare and compensation provided to their families. They decry the videos with scenes of mistreatment of the POWs by military and demand the prosecutor’s office to investigate and try those responsible. The FB community is also anxious regarding the rate of COVID-19 infection and the shortage...
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
30.11.2020
“… One cannot trust Russia …”
The FB community continues to discuss the Russian peacekeepers and the implementation of the provisions of the trilateral ceasefire agreement, denounce non-withdrawal of Armenian forces from Karabagh, express concern over the disputed demarcation of the golden deposit of Zod, and Armenian resistance towards evacuating from the Lachin region in violation of the agreement, the resolution of the French senate on the recognition of Upper Karabagh/Artsakh, decry...
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Ноябрь 17, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
16.11.2020
“… They leave us only the ashes of Kelbajar …”
The trilateral ceasefire statement of Ilham Aliyev, Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinian on Karabagh and the course of its implementation is the main topic on FB. The activists, journalists, and bloggers continue to express their growing concern and protest against the arrival of the Russian peacekeepers and the immediate establishment of branches of Russian state institutions in Nagorno Karabagh, follow and comment on the course of the departure...
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Ноябрь 6, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
05.11.2020
“…The flag of this country will rise high, when the prosperity of its citizens flourishes …”
The war is the main topic on FB. The community is sharing statistics, photos and videos from the liberated territories with many of them not recognizing their home villages due to its significant destruction during the years of occupation; they share the news and celebrate the liberation of Shusha, recalling the expulsion of the Azerbaijani population there in the early 90s, and discuss plans for reconstruction...
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Ноябрь 3, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
02.11.2020
“… We cannot continue our membership in CSTO kolkhoz …”
The war continues as the main topic of FB. The community shares news from the front, discuss the appeal of Nicol Pashinian to Putin about help and his response, decry the arson in the woods in Shusha, domestic problems in Armenia, the latter’s threat to hit the strategic energy pipe-line from Azerbaijan to European markets, ironically assess the meeting of CSTO in Samarkand, interpret Russia’s interests, show concern...
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Октябрь 29, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
29.10.2020
“…The Azerbaijan-Armenia war is a litmus test on the attitudes of observers …”
The war continues to be the central topic of FB. The FB community decries and mourns the shelling of Barda by the Armenian army, resulting in 90 civilian victims, which has amplified the emotional tone and intensity of the postings, put pressure on peacemakers, and provoked the perception of some Western observers as being one-sided. The FB community...
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Октябрь 29, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
29.10.2020
“…The Azerbaijan-Armenia war is a litmus test on the attitudes of observers …”
The war continues to be the central topic of FB. The FB community decries and mourns the shelling of Barda by the Armenian army, resulting in 90 civilian victims, which has amplified the emotional tone and intensity of the postings, put pressure on peacemakers, and provoked the perception of some Western observers as being one-sided. The FB community...
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Октябрь 27, 2020 |
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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI
26.10.2020
“… And now I am not a refugee any more! ...”
The FB community continues to share news from the frontline, to mourn soldier- friends and relatives, to report more civilian victims, telling the stories of each. They discuss the meeting of the foreign ministers in Washington DC with US State Secretary Mike Pompeo and their...