Background Briefing

Azerbaijan Parliamentary Elections 2005: Lessons Not Learned

Update To "Azerbaijan Parliamentary Elections 2005, Lessons Not Learned"

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Summary

Background

Official Positions in the Lead-up to the 2005 Election Campaign

Election Commissions

Voter Cards, IDs and Voter Lists

Registration of Candidates

Media

Local Government Interference

Candidates’ Meetings With Voters

Rallies

Other Arrests, Beatings, Intimidation and Pressure to Stop Campaigning

Conclusion

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