June 2002
President of Azerbaijan Calls for Constitutional Change
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, is proposing constitutional changes that critics argue will consolidate his power. The changes include lowering the majority needed for…
Turkish President Arrives in Tabriz
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer visited Tabriz for discussions with local officials and to strengthen Iran-Turkey relations. He met with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami in…
Norway Grants Asylum to Two Iranian Hijackers - 2002-06-18
Norway has granted asylum to two Iranian hijackers from a 1993 incident involving a Russian passenger plane. They were initially rejected by Norway but later…
The Stability of the South Caucasus is Under Threat - 2002-06-14
An international human rights organization warns that nationalism, economic issues, and minority repression are destabilizing the South Caucasus. Minorities in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia face…
Mass Rally in the Streets of Baku - 2002-06-14
Thousands protested in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling for President Heydar Aliyev's resignation. The rally was organized by multiple political parties and is part of ongoing opposition…
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Meets Iran's Special Envoy
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister met with Iran's special envoy to discuss the division of oil resources in the Caspian Sea. The negotiations are crucial due to…