World & Nation
Ilham Aliyev was inaugurated as Azerbaijan’s new president, succeeding his ailing father as leader of the oil-rich former Soviet republic.
Nov. 1, 2003
With the elderly president ailing, the younger Aliyev is poised to rule the oil-rich land.
Aug. 5, 2003
With 86% of the districts reporting, government says Aliyev got 80% of the vote. The opposition charges fraud, and protests break out.
Oct. 16, 2003
Babylon & Beyond
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Dec. 3, 2010
Many in Azerbaijan expect upheaval if the president’s son wins today’s election.
Oct. 15, 2003
As the oil-rich nation heads for an election, U.S. support of the president’s son is seen by some as conflicting with American goals.
Sept. 7, 2003
Azerbaijan’s newly elected president, Ilham Aliyev, moved to silence critics as police arrested three opposition leaders and vowed to prosecute organizers of deadly protests against the vote result.
Oct. 18, 2003
Thousands of Azerbaijanis thronged the streets of Baku, the capital, to honor former President Heydar A.
Dec. 15, 2003
About 50,000 people packed a square and surrounding roofs in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, hoping to prevent President Heydar Aliyev’s son from succeeding his father in elections this week.
Oct. 13, 2003
Azerbaijan’s president has vowed to rebuild and revive the Kalbajar region, which Armenian forces ceded in a truce over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Nov. 25, 2020