October 2003
Ilham Aliyev Sworn in as New President of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev has officially taken office as the new President of Azerbaijan, succeeding his father. His election, which was reported to have a high percentage…
Ilham Aliyev Officially Elected as President of Azerbaijan - 2003-10-28
Ilham Aliyev has been officially declared the President of Azerbaijan, succeeding his father. He won the election with 77% of the votes, but the election…
Raouf Arefoglu, Deputy of the Musavat Party of Azerbaijan, Arrested
Raouf Arefoglu, a prominent opposition figure in Azerbaijan and deputy of the Musavat Party, was arrested for allegedly organizing unrest following the recent presidential elections.…
OSCE President Calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to Intensify Efforts to Resolve Nagorno-Karabakh Dispute
The OSCE President has called for Armenia and Azerbaijan to enhance their efforts in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This call comes during his visit to…
Ilham Aliyev: Order has been restored
Ilham Aliyev has declared that order has been restored in Azerbaijan after riots followed his election victory. Opponents allege electoral fraud, and the government is…
EU Election Observers: Azerbaijan Elections Do Not Meet International Standards - 2003-10-17
In Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev won the presidential election with nearly 80% of the vote, while opposition leader Isa Gambar claimed the election was…
Clashes Between Baku Police and Opposition Supporters of Ilham Aliyev's Presidency - 2003-10-16
Clashes in Baku resulted in at least two deaths after Ilham Aliyev was declared the winner of the presidential election. Opposition supporters protested against the…
Ilham Aliyev, son of Heydar Aliyev, apparently has reached the presidency of Azerbaijan - 2003-10-16
Ilham Aliyev appears to have won the presidency of Azerbaijan with 80% of the votes, while opposition leader Isa Gambar claims election fraud and declares…
Council of Europe Calls on Azerbaijan for Free Elections - 2003-10-10
The Council of Europe has urged Azerbaijan to conduct free and fair elections to be recognized as a democratic nation. Secretary General Walter Schwimmer emphasized…
Heydar Aliyev Withdraws Presidential Candidacy in Favor of His Son
Heydar Aliyev has withdrawn his presidential candidacy to support his son, Ilham Aliyev, who is the current Prime Minister. This decision comes as Heydar Aliyev…