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POLITICS7h 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]
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 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]
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
POLITICS4d 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
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionairesAzerbaijan's President ​Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a ​French national imprisoned for espionage a day ​after ‌the ⁠EU lifted sanctions on a Russian billionaire.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 22Matthew Bryza joins Azerbaijan’s ARB TV 24 about new transport corridor investments helping to bolster peace between Azerbaijan and ArmeniaThe post Matthew Bryza joins Azerbaijan’s ARB TV 24 about new transport corridor investments helping to bolster peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 21Dispatch from Baku: Azerbaijan must look forward even amid Russian and Iranian conflictsA recent visit to the Caucasus region reveals a country exposed to two wars, but also one that must not wait to chart its economic and diplomatic future. The post Dispatch from Baku: Azerbaijan must look forward even amid Russian and Iranian conflicts appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 18Foreign Ministry: We call on France to refrain from groundless and biased allegations against AzerbaijanAzerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has called on France to refrain from what it describes as groundless and biased allegations. This indicates ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations.azertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 16Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its historyIn a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan’s presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.EuroNews [en]
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