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POLITICS1h agoTensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab rowTeachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS11h agoSchools in Azerbaijan are barring girls who wear hijabs from class. Some of their male classmates are refusing to attend in solidarity.In late September, Azerbaijan approved new school uniform rules, including a ban on “items inconsistent with the principle of secularism.” Inspections soon began at schools, and girls wearing hijabs were barred from classes. Protests broke out in Baku and other cities, with schoolgirls and their classmates demanding that everyone’s right to an education be upheld. On October 12, 37 people were detained in Baku. The Interior Ministry said protesters had tried to “grossly disrupt public order.” Meanwhile, users began reporting that they could not access TikTok and Instagram — the country’s two mMeduza [en]
POLITICS23h agoAzerbaijan and Laos adopted Joint Statement and exchanged documents VIDEOAzerbaijan and Laos have adopted a joint statement and exchanged documents, indicating diplomatic engagement between the two countries.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICS1d agoAzerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrestsAnger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoChina’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost tiesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions. Wang will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday “as special representative of President Xi Jinping”, according to China’s foreign ministry. Aside from Azerbaijan, Beijing’s top diplomat will visit Croatia, Montenegro and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoAzerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next?Protests have broken out as some schools begin preventing students and teachers from attending classes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance investigates Thales contracts in Azerbaijan denounced by jailed former employee'A forgotten Frenchman in Baku' (2/2). Mehmet Sahan, a French-Turkish dual national detained in Azerbaijan since early 2022 after a complaint by Thales, has alleged corruption. French prosecutors, who searched the premises of the defense giant in 2024, are investigating the contracts in question.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoAzerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictionsPupils have been protesting after the implementation of a new dress code restricting the hijab in Azerbaijan’s schools.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoAzerbaijani MPs and NGO Heads appeal to US lawmakersAzerbaijani Members of Parliament and NGO leaders have appealed to US lawmakers. This signifies an attempt to engage in international political dialogue.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICS5d agoPashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and AzerbaijanArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized the role of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration in advancing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing the document as an important foundation for the delimitation of the two countries' state border.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICS6d agoUN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on landmines promoted by AzerbaijanThe UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution concerning landmines, a measure that was promoted by Azerbaijan.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 5“Women in the History of Azerbaijan’s Parliamentarism”: From Past to PresentAn article explores the role of women in the history of Azerbaijan's parliamentarism, tracing their involvement from the past to the present. This is a historical and political analysis focused on a specific country.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 5Azerbaijan-UK commission to meet in Baku on October 6A commission involving Azerbaijan and the UK is scheduled to meet in Baku on October 6. This meeting signifies ongoing diplomatic and bilateral relations between the two countries.trendaz · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 2Azerbaijani President: Following our glorious Victory, our efforts were focused on fully restoring our territorial integrityThe Azerbaijani President stated that efforts are now focused on fully restoring the nation's territorial integrity, following what he termed a 'glorious Victory.' This statement highlights the country's post-conflict priorities.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 1After Belarus Prisoner Release, US Senators Call For Similar Steps In AzerbaijanIn mid-September, Belarus released 25 prisoners held in politically linked cases after the United States agreed to lift sanctions on two major Belarusian companies. Now three US senators from both major parties are calling on President Donald Trump's administration to pursue a similar approach with Azerbaijan, where rights groups say some 300 political prisoners, including journalists and activists, are behind bars.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Hijabi students turned away from school in AzerbaijanFemale students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 26Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peaceAzerbaijan observes its annual Remembrance Day by honouring its soldiers fallen in 2020, but also building on six years of peace for post-war recovery, new opportunities and regional normalisation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 26President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva watch main race of Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand PrixThe main race of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is underway on the Baku City Circuit. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their family members are watching the race.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 25President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment ForumPresident of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spyingThe move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Who is Martin Ryan, this Frenchman pardoned by Azerbaijan?PORTRAIT - Il était emprisonné depuis décembre 2023, soupçonné d’espionnage sur fond de dissensions entre Paris et Bakou.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons French businessman Martin Ryan after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher UsmanovAzerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree pardoning French businessman Martin Ryan and 19 other people.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delistingAzerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan frees French prisoner after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaireMartin Ryan had been convicted of espionage charges earlier this year.Politico Europe
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