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Azerbaijan legislating civil web discourse
Just as Azerbaijan is being criticized in the Freedom House report, the country’s legislature is considering a measure that would punish untoward statements on the Internet, EurasiaNet.org reports.
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Social Media in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
Social media have become one of the few places where young people from Armenia and Azerbaijan can meet. Yet, not without risks Read More »
Azerbaijan puts first satellite into orbit
Azerbaijan successfully launched its first telecommunications satellite into orbit on 7 February.
Azerbaijan: How to Measure Free Speech on the Internet?
Originally published by EurasiaNet.org.
Civil society activists in Azerbaijan are trying to push back against government efforts to restrict space for public debate. And they’re hoping a recent global Internet forum in Baku will expand international support for their cause.
Post-IGF results from Baku
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2012 finished in Baku and many results have come to reality. The forum included all kind of meetings about the Internet and included topics ranging from the technical to freedom of speech. Read More »
EU official blasts Azerbaijan after troubling Baku visit
European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes had particularly tough criticism for Azerbaijan following an eventful trip to Baku for the U.N.-sponsored Internet Governance Forum, where she said she was barred from visiting a prison hospital and her staff’s computers were hacked into. Read More »
A local perspective on the Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which will be held in Baku in a few days, will bring hundreds of international visitors to Azerbaijan. They will discuss Internet governance for sustainable human, economic and social development.
But how will this global conference influence our local situation? Read More »
Azeri blogger’s continued detention sparks international condemnation
International criticism is mounting over the arrest of an activist blogger in Azerbaijan last week. On 3 October, Reporters Without Borders strongly condemned the arrest of 25-year-old Zaur Gurbanli, saying, “There is little doubt that Gurbanli’s arrest is linked to his blogging and political activities.” Read More »
Threats to net freedom increasing, diversifying
When it comes to the battle over the Internet, repressive governments have been pushing hard over the past year to gain greater control over what their citizens say and see online. Read More »
IGF brings Internet dicussions to Azerbaijan
From 6-9 November the Internet Governance Forum will be held in Baku. This event, probably one of the world’s biggest Internet policy events, brings together many local and international organizations in order to discuss issues from all over the world, and not all of the the issues pleasant. Read More »
Central Asia & Caucasus: The Promise and Pitfalls of New Election Technologies
In announcing that Georgia’s parliamentary elections would take place October 1, President Mikheil Saakashvili’s administration affirmed its commitment to conduct what one official said would be an “exemplary” vote. New technologies are helping election monitors hold officials to such pledges, but they still have limitations, experts say. Read More »
Social Innovation Camp Azerbaijan choosing winners
From 30 July to 1 August, nearly 25 participants from 10 regions of Azerbaijan gathered for the 2012 Social Innovation Camp. This year, the event was hosted by the Eurasia Partnership Foundation.
Sheep to go hi-tech in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is counting sheep; not to go to sleep, however. The South Caucasus country, known for its strong taste for lamb, is corralling its sheep and all other livestock into a national database, complete with personal profiles. Read More »
Social Innovation Camp coming back to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan will soon host its third Social Innovation Camp. This time, the Eurasian Partnership Foundation has announced a new format for the event.
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