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In Azerbaijan, a journalist under siege

Khadija Ismayilova’s fight against wrongdoings, “wherever they are”

By Amanda Erickson Jul 25, 2013 at 02:50 PM

It was supposed to be a punishment--220 hours plucking garbage off the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan. Instead, journalist Khadija Ismayilova... More

Sending out an SOS

A new low in Azerbaijan

By Amanda Erickson Jul 6, 2012 at 12:25 AM

Radio Liberty’s Khadija Ismayilova has built her career on exposing corruption in oil-rich Azerbaijan. She did it largely without... More

Open Mic

A popular radio host tests press restrictions in Azerbaijan

By Amanda Erickson Feb 23, 2011 at 04:31 PM

Khadija Ismayilova commands an audience. It’s the first thing you notice about her, in a country ruled overwhelmingly by men,... More

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