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[ November 2003 ]

END NOTE: Mixed Signals On Azerbaijan Could Jeopardize Long-Term Democratization

Pressure Against Oppositionists Continues

Experts Cast Doubt On Major Shifts In Government Composition

Is The Azerbaijani Opposition A Spent Force?

[ October 2003 ]

Azerbaijan: Ilham Aliyev Sworn In As New President

Azerbaijan: 77 Remain in Jail After Election Crackdown

Azerbaijan: UN Rights Experts Concerned About Government Crackdown

Azerbaijan: Rights Groups Say Post-Election Detainees Tortured

Azerbaijan: Blaming The Victim In Flawed Elections

Azerbaijan: Washington Warns Aliyev Against Wholesale Arrests

Azerbaijan: Opposition Faces Uncertain Future

U.S. Disappointed By Azerbaijani Presidential Vote, Wants Probe

U.S.: Washington Joins OSCE To Express Concern On Azerbaijani Crackdown

Azerbaijan: Disputed President-Elect Moves To Crack Down On Opposition

Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader to Continue Political Activity

Azerbaijan: Police Arrest 174 In Post-Election Violence

Azerbaijan: Security Forces Remain On High Alert After Election Violence

Azerbaijan: Violent Protests In Baku In Wake Of Election

Azerbaijan: Election Commission Says Ilham Aliyev Wins Presidency By Landslide

Azerbaijan: Violent Clashes Erupt As Election Officials Confirm Aliyev's Son As New President

Azerbaijan: Clash Breaks Out In Baku After Polls Close

Azerbaijan: Officials Say Presidential Vote Is Valid

Azerbaijan: Voters Head To Polls For Controversial Vote

Azerbaijan: Opposition Crowds Rally In Baku

Azerbaijan: Aliyev's Withdrawal Marks End Of Political Era

Missed Opportunities And Strategic Miscalculations

The End Of An Era

OSCE Deplores 'Impermissible Pressure' On Azerbaijani Opposition

[ September 2003 ]

Are Azerbaijani Authorities Preparing To Repeal Registration Of Opposition Presidential Candidates?

Azerbaijani Opposition Parties Agree On Tactics, But Not On Joint Presidential Candidate

Azerbaijani Opposition Mulls Options

[ June 2003 ]

Azerbaijani Presidential Election Campaign Gets Under Way

special reports 2003

Introduction:

Official returns made public the day after the 15 October presidential election in Azerbaijan showed a landslide victory for Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev, whose octogenarian father, incumbent President Heidar Aliyev, withdrew from the race days earlier due to failing health. The validity of the official vote is in question after reports by international observers of widespread fraud and procedural violations. Despite fervent protests, Aliyev was inaugurated on 31 October. Following in the footsteps of his father, he proceeded to reappoint the former prime minister who had served under his father on 4 November and several other key ministers the following day.

Follow all of the latest developments in the situation on RFE/RL's "Unrest in Azerbaijan" webpage.

More Feature Articles on Azerbaijan

RFE/RL Azerbaijan Report

Map of Azerbaijan

Facts About Azerbaijan

Other Azerbaijani Links

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