Tag: Azerbaijan
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Putin Offers to Mediate Peace Talks Between Azerbaijan and Armenia During Visit to Baku
During his first visit to the Caucasus since 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Baku, where he expressed Russia’s willingness to mediate peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia. This announcement comes after Azerbaijan’s recent recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh, an enclave within Azerbaijani territory that had been under ethnic Armenian control. The visit underscores Moscow’s desire…
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Azerbaijan Faces Criticism for Media and Civil Society Crackdown Ahead of Hosting COP29 Summit
Azerbaijan has come under scrutiny for its treatment of journalists, bloggers, opposition politicians, and academics, particularly those investigating issues like revenue transparency in the hydrocarbon sector, ahead of hosting the COP29 climate summit. Human Rights Watch highlights a crackdown on civil society, which raises concerns about the country’s ability to foster an open dialogue on…
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Azerbaijan Secures Control Over Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Rising Tensions in the Caucasus
Azerbaijan has successfully taken control of Nagorno-Karabakh, marking a significant shift in the prolonged conflict with Armenia. The operation, described as a lightning war, led to the disarmament and disbanding of the Artsakh army, with the local Armenian population being offered Azerbaijani citizenship or the option to relocate to Armenia. This development raises questions about…