Azerbaijani Opposition Leader Voices Concern Over Potential for Confrontation in Baku
EurasiaNet: What do you think about the recent pressures put on opposition leaders? Do you think such pressure will increase as the election date draws closer?
Gambar: Opposition leaders were under constant pressure during the whole 10-year period of Heidar Aliyev's rule, and the harassment never abated. Now, as the election approaches, pressure is getting more intense. And it's felt not only by the opposition leaders, but also by the members of the opposition parties and their supporters. The level of harassment will rise in the period preceding the upcoming election.
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