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environment1 year ago•5 min saved

COP29 Faces Turmoil Amidst Climate Politics and Funding Challenges

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev criticized Western double standards at the COP29 summit, which has been marred by accusations of poor leadership and a focus on gas deals over climate action. Aliyev's remarks echoed Russian President Putin's views on Western hypocrisy, while the EU's reliance on Azeri gas amid its energy crisis highlights its own contradictions. Despite calls for a green transition, the summit's focus remains on fossil fuel expansion, with environmental activists like Greta Thunberg barred from attending.

via bne IntelliNews |

#azerbaijan #climate-change #cop29

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Argentina and Azerbaijan Disrupt Climate Talks Amid Political Shifts

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev criticized France and the Netherlands for their 'colonial' overseas territories during the COP29 climate summit, leading to France boycotting the event. Aliyev also blamed the European Parliament for violence in New Caledonia, overshadowing the conference's climate agenda. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's actions to dismantle Joe Biden's climate policies are influencing discussions at the summit, despite his absence.

via POLITICO Europe|

#azerbaijan #climate-diplomacy #cop29

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev Secures Fifth Term Amid Criticism and Irregularities"

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has won a fifth consecutive term with over 92% of the vote, amid criticism from international observers who say there was no meaningful challenger and the election lacked genuine pluralism. The main rival parties boycotted the election, and opposition leaders have called it an "imitation of democracy". The election was called early after Azerbaijan's successful military campaign in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Aliyev's popularity surged. Critics argue that freedom of assembly is restricted, media is under government pressure, and political dissent is being suppressed in the country.

via BBC.com|

#azerbaijan #election #ilham-aliyev

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Azerbaijan's President Aliyev Secures Fifth Term in Landslide Victory"

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan won a fifth term in a snap election with 92% of the vote, following the recapture of the Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists. The election, held amid a crackdown on independent media and without real opposition, saw a turnout of 67.7% and was boycotted by the main opposition parties. Aliyev's victory, although slightly lower than previous elections, was still significant. His grip on power has been further solidified through constitutional changes and the appointment of his wife as first vice president.

via DW (English)|

#azerbaijan #democracy #election

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Azerbaijan's Election: Aliyev's Victory and Hopes for Peace"

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan is on track for a landslide victory in the country's presidential election, with preliminary results showing him leading with over 92% of the votes. The election was called after Azerbaijani troops retook the Karabakh region from ethnic Armenian forces, leading to a surge in Aliyev's popularity. However, the election has been criticized by opposition parties for lacking democratic principles and for alleged rigging.

via The Associated Press|

#azerbaijan #election #ilham-aliyev

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Aliyev Secures Fifth Consecutive Term in Azerbaijan's Presidential Election"

President Ilham Aliyev is poised to win a fifth term in office in Azerbaijan's presidential election, with early tallies showing him in the lead with 92.1 percent of votes counted. The election, widely expected to secure Aliyev's victory, follows a military offensive last year that brought the Armenian separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh under Azerbaijani control. The absence of real opposition and a crackdown on independent media have raised concerns about the fairness of the election, with opposition parties boycotting the vote due to concerns about democratic processes and political repression.

via Al Jazeera English|

#azerbaijan #ilham-aliyev #nagorno-karabakh

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Azerbaijani President Aliyev Criticizes U.S. Support for Armenia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his dissatisfaction with recent American actions in support of Armenia during a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stating that they had damaged Azerbaijan-U.S. relations. The United States had provided diplomatic backing for Armenia during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, which resulted in Azerbaijan recapturing the region. Despite the strained relations, Aliyev and Blinken agreed to work towards normalizing ties, including a visit by Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien to Baku and the lifting of a ban on senior Azerbaijani officials visiting the U.S.

via Reuters|

#antony-blinken #armenia #azerbaijan

international-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Aliyev's Historic Flag-Raising in Nagorno-Karabakh

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan raised the national flag in Nagorno-Karabakh's main city, Khankendi/Stepanakert, marking Azerbaijan's conquest of the region following a lightning offensive last month. The offensive led to the exodus of ethnic Armenians, with the majority of the estimated 120,000 residents fleeing to Armenia. Aliyev's visit coincided with his 20th year as president and reflects his long-standing commitment to bringing Nagorno-Karabakh back under Azerbaijani control.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#armenia #azerbaijan #ethnic-conflict

conflictgeopolitics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Azerbaijan's President Achieves Vengeance by Taking Karabakh"

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev's lightning-fast military plan to retake the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave was motivated by personal revenge for his father's failure to do so 30 years ago. The confluence of factors, including the lack of intervention from Russia, the West, or Armenia, convinced Aliyev that the time was right. The military operation resulted in Azerbaijan regaining control of the region, loosening Russia's grip on the strategically important South Caucasus region. The conflict has led to a mass exodus of Karabakh's Armenian population, while Azerbaijan sees it as an opportunity for displaced Azerbaijanis to return.

via Yahoo News|

#armenia #azerbaijan #conflictgeopolitics