26/05/2012 -  International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan member Human Rights House Foundation published a press release today regarding the continued crackdown on peaceful demonstrators and activists in Baku (capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan), on the eve of the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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At least 50 people were detained in Baku

By Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF), Baku, Oslo and Geneva: Today 25 May 2012, police arrested at least 50 peaceful protesters, when they attempted to hold a demonstration in the centre of Baku. Civilian and uniformed police broke up the attempt to hold a peaceful demonstration, around 18:00 (local time)…. To read more click here.

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