Ilham Aliyev
How a Secret Army of Azerbaijani Interns Infiltrated Germany's Democracy
For years, interns from Azerbaijan have networked in the Bundestag, maintaining strange contacts with the regime of Ilham Aliyev – and German politicians.
‘They Tried To Cut Out My Tongue’: Blogger Survives Brutal Street Attack
Mahammad Mirzali, a vocal critic of Azerbaijan’s president, was attacked in broad daylight in the French city where he lives in exile. He said he feared his attackers were going to behead him.
Azerbaijan's Supreme Court Just Ordered the Release of an Imprisoned Human Rights Lawyer
Intigam Aliyev, a prominent lawyer and government critic, was freed after serving two years of a seven year prison sentence.
At Least One Dead and 30 Missing After Oil Rig Catches Fire in the Caspian Sea
A rig operated by Azerbaijan's state oil company went up in flames during a storm on Friday and the blaze still has not been completely extinguished.
Nobody Is Holding Their Breath for Political Change After Azerbaijan’s Election
Voters in Azerbaijan will head to the polls on Sunday, but the country’s ruling family hasn't changed in 22 years.
Azerbaijan Is Arming Up Amid Territorial Dispute With Armenia
With a complicated security environment, Azerbaijan is holding its first defense exhibition and has received a new delivery of missile systems.
Thug Police and a Corrupt Regime Ensured Azerbaijan's Election Went Smoothly
Last week, Azerbaijan held a presidential election. To the surprise of absolutely no one, incumbent President Ilham Aliyev was elected for a third term, with 85 percent of the vote. The closest and essentially only opposing candidate, 61-year-old...