Azeri police break up opposition rallies ahead of Eurovision
- 12 years ago
For Azerbaijan, hosting the glitz and glamour of the Eurovision Song Contest was part of a charm offensive to put the ex-Soviet Republic on the map.
But increased international attention has also led to criticism of the country's human rights record.
Earlier, police arrested 35 people protesting outside the state television station in the capital Baku.
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But increased international attention has also led to criticism of the country's human rights record.
Earlier, police arrested 35 people protesting outside the state television station in the capital Baku.
...
http://www.euronews.net/