August 2003
Washington's Message to Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan - 2003-08-26
The U.S. has urged Azerbaijan to conduct free and fair presidential elections. Richard Armitage delivered this message to Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev in Washington. This…
Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has come to the U.S. to visit his ailing father
Ilham Aliyev, the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has traveled to the U.S. to visit his hospitalized father, Heydar Aliyev. He may also meet with U.S.…
At Least 14 Arrested in Baku Protests - 2003-08-13
At least 14 people were arrested during protests in Baku against the appointment of President Heydar Aliyev's son as Prime Minister and the disqualification of…
Doctors: Heydar Aliyev Suffering from Heart and Kidney Issues
Heydar Aliyev, the 80-year-old President of Azerbaijan, is hospitalized in the U.S. for heart and kidney issues. His recent appointment of his son Ilham as…
Hospitalization of Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, in a Clinic in the USA - 2003-08-07
Heydar Aliyev, the 80-year-old President of Azerbaijan, has been hospitalized in the USA and is reported to be in stable condition. His health has reportedly…
Azerbaijani Peacekeepers in Iraq - 2003-08-07
Azerbaijan is sending 150 peacekeepers to Iraq to assist international forces, with their deployment set for August 12. The mission was postponed from May due…
Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, to Receive Treatment in the USA
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, has been discharged from a military hospital in Turkey and is traveling to the USA for treatment. He has…
Azerbaijan's President Appoints Son as Prime Minister - 2003-08-05
Azerbaijan's President Heydar Aliyev appointed his son Ilham as Prime Minister while he is hospitalized. This move has been criticized by opposition leaders as a…
An Azerbaijani Diplomat: Heydar Aliyev Will Return to Baku Late This Week - 2003-08-05
Heydar Aliyev, the ailing president of Azerbaijan, is set to return to Baku after receiving treatment in Turkey. His recent appointment of his son Ilham…
Heydar Aliyev Confirms Appointment of His Son as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev has appointed his son, Ilham Aliyev, as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan amid concerns over his own health. The parliament approved this appointment, but…
Leader of the Largest Opposition Group in Azerbaijan Registers for Presidential Elections
Isa Qamber, the leader of Azerbaijan's largest opposition party, has registered for the upcoming presidential elections. Current President Heydar Aliyev is hospitalized, and there are…
Heydar Aliyev's Son Becomes Presidential Candidate
Ilham Aliyev, son of President Heydar Aliyev, has been approved as a candidate for the presidential elections in Azerbaijan. He faces 18 competitors, including his…