One of leading Turkish newspapers, Today's Zaman has published an op-ed by Leila Alieva, President of CNIS about the Turkish-Armenian rapprochement, where the author explores possible outcome of Zurich process for Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. (Photo from Flickr) Historic breakthrough Controversies: Will Azerbaijani lands be free soon? by LEILA ALIEVA Turkish President Abdullah Gül (L) with his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarksyan (R), before their meeting in Turkey on Oct. 14. The Caucasus region is once more at the eve of events of historical significance -- a century-old conflict...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI “Aliyev might have been averse to celebrating the Day of Restoration of State Independence because it serves as a reminder to Azerbaijani people that Aliyevs were not actively involved in the historic struggle for the nation's independence…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms Orkhan Bakhish, a young member of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), was subjected to a 20-day administrative arrest on what the Party claims are baseless allegations. Orkhan Bakhish, a previous political detainee, becomes the fifth APFP advocate to face arrest in recent days. Party...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Every gram of gold that the Aliyevs extracted from the Soyudlu gold mines (and others) carries with it a scent of blood.” (Lack of ) Human Rights and Freedoms Since the protests against the illegal activities of the gold mining company in Soyudlu village erupted, dozens of people have been arrested. Former political prisoner Giyas Ibrahim and an activist from the NIDA civil movement Elmir Abbas, are among those who were administratively arrested for 30 and 20 days, respectively. To protest the mistreatment and police brutality witnessed...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   "Ilham Aliyev's support for Russia's imperial policy at a time when even Russia's closest allies are distancing themselves from it is illogical and can only be explained by a desire to strengthen solidarity among authoritarian regimes and slow down the global democratic changes that await the region." (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Member of Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP) Salyan branch Zaur Ahmadov was detained by two civilian police officers. Azadliq newspaper reports that Ahmadov was taken to an unknown destination, and only...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “Iran should not provoke Azerbaijan to respond to the calling of Azerbaijanis living on its southern border...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Azadliq newspaper reports that Arif Safarov, the head of the Jalilabad District branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (He worked for more than 20 years in the State Traffic Police Department), brutally beat Jamal Nuriyev, a war veteran. Nuriyev served in the army during the Second Karabakh war and was severely injured. Aghjabedi resident Faig Aliyev says that his wife, Matanat Aliyeva...


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