Azerbaijani MP under arrest for beating police officer Many have seen it as a rare case in which the police were the recipients, rather than perpetrators, of abuse. Heydar Isayev Aug 5, 2021
Fate of ex-Soviet exclaves uncertain in the wake of Armenia-Azerbaijan war Many Azerbaijanis still harbor hopes of returning to their homes, now completely surrounded by Armenian territory. Armenians aren’t so sure. Heydar Isayev Jul 29, 2021
Azerbaijani government silent on phone spying revelations The list of journalists and activists reportedly spied on using the Israeli-made Pegasus software continues to grow. But Baku is keeping quiet. Heydar Isayev Jul 22, 2021
Azerbaijan bans more plastic The country follows Georgia and Turkey in banning most disposable plastic products. Heydar Isayev Jul 6, 2021
Azerbaijan declines World Bank loan Baku, a frequent borrower, says it didn’t like the terms. Heydar Isayev Jun 29, 2021
Azerbaijan’s disabled seek to restore benefits The government has cracked down on “fake” disability claims, but many legitimately disabled people – including soldiers injured in last year’s war – are suffering. Heydar Isayev Jun 18, 2021